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Senate roll call 700 · 100th Congress · Aug 1, 1988

To table the helms, NC amendment to HR 1158, fair housing, to re-establish voluntary prayer in public schools by preventing the federal courts from hearing case

On Aug 1, 1988, the Senate voted 71–20 (HR 1158). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–6, Republicans 28–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
71
No
20
Did not vote
9
Date
Aug 1, 1988

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 6 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1158: A bill to amend title VIII of the Act commonly called the Civil Rights Act of 1968, to revise the procedures for the enforcement of fair housing, and for other purposes.

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 HR 1158…: Senate Vote, Aug 1, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-700/to-table-the-helms-nc-amendment-to-hr-1158 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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