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Senate roll call 77 · 95th Congress · Mar 29, 1977

To table the helms amendment #112 to S. RES. 110. The helms amendment would increase from 60 to 90 days the period before a primary election and from 60 to 18

On Mar 29, 1977, the Senate voted 47–46 (SRE 110). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–21, Republicans 12–25, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

47

No

46

Did not vote

6

Date

Mar 29, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.