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Senate roll call 903 · 95th Congress · Jul 31, 1978

To table the helms amendment to S. 2152. The helms amendment instructs the U.S. Director of the witteveen facility to oppose loans to nations providing aid to

On Jul 31, 1978, the Senate voted 42–44 (S 2152). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–21, Republicans 14–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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

42

No

44

Did not vote

17

Date

Jul 31, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.