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Senate roll call 537 · 100th Congress · Apr 28, 1988

To table the helms, NC amendment to the nickles, ok amendment to S 1220, AIDS research and education act, to prevent use of federal funds for any activities or

On Apr 28, 1988, the Senate voted 22–73 (S 1220). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–37, Republicans 7–36. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 22 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
22
No
73
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 28, 1988

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 36 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 37 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the helms, NC amendment to the…: Senate Vote, Apr 28, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-537/to-table-the-helms-nc-amendment-to-the-nickles (accessed 2026-10-16).

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