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Senate roll call 259 · 96th Congress · Sep 6, 1979

To reconsider the vote on the helms amendment to H.R. 4393 (see RC 257). (motion failed) see note(s) 14

On Sep 6, 1979, the Senate voted 43–47 (HR 4393). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–22, Republicans 12–24, 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
43
No
47
Did not vote
10
Date
Sep 6, 1979

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 22 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 24 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4393: A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, 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 reconsider the vote on the helms…: Senate Vote, Sep 6, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-259/to-reconsider-the-vote-on-the-helms-amendment-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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