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Senate roll call 2 · 96th Congress · Feb 22, 1979

To table the helms amendment to S. RES. 61. The helms amendment limits debate after cloture to not more than 8 hours a day. (motion passed)

On Feb 22, 1979, the Senate voted 52–39 (SRES 61). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–2, Republicans 2–37, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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

10

Date

Feb 22, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.