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Senate roll call 1005 · 96th Congress · Dec 3, 1980

To table helms amendment to weicker amendment to H.R. 7584, state-justice appropriations, that provided that nothing in the act shall be interpreted to limit in

On Dec 3, 1980, the Senate voted 45–44 (HR 7584). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–22, Republicans 16–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

45

No

44

Did not vote

11

Date

Dec 3, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.