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Senate roll call 716 · 96th Congress · Jun 13, 1980

To table helms amendment S. 2337 that prohibits the influence of members of Congress and members of state legislatures. (motion passed) see note(s) 30

On Jun 13, 1980, the Senate voted 36–33 (S 2337). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–13, Republicans 7–19, 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

36

No

33

Did not vote

32

Date

Jun 13, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.