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Senate roll call 725 · 96th Congress · Jun 17, 1980

To table helms amendment to H.R. 6942, authorizing funds for fiscal 1981 for foreign development and international security assistance programs and the peace co

On Jun 17, 1980, the Senate voted 55–33 (HR 6942). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–5, Republicans 11–27, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
55
No
33
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 17, 1980

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 5 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 27 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6942: A bill to authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1981 for international security and development assistance, the Peace Corps, and refugee assistance, 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 helms amendment to H.R. 6942…: Senate Vote, Jun 17, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-725/to-table-helms-amendment-to-h-r-6942-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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