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Senate roll call 117 · 96th Congress · Jun 5, 1979

To table the helms amendment to S. 1030, that prohibited the busing of school children under voluntary desegregation programs when there is a national energy em

On Jun 5, 1979, the Senate voted 52–39 (S 1030). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–17, Republicans 17–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
52
No
39
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 5, 1979

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 17 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 22 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1030: A bill to authorize the President to create an emergency program to conserve energy, 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 amendment to S. 1030…: Senate Vote, Jun 5, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-117/to-table-the-helms-amendment-to-s-1030-that (accessed 2026-10-16).

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