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Senate roll call 709 · 96th Congress · Jun 12, 1980

To table helms amendment to S. 2337, fiscal 1981-1982 authorization for legal services corporation, that prohibits the provision of legal assistance with any is

On Jun 12, 1980, the Senate voted 63–23 (S 2337). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–2, Republicans 18–20, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

63

No

23

Did not vote

15

Date

Jun 12, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.