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Senate roll call 731 · 96th Congress · Jun 18, 1980

To table helms amendment to S. 2377 that established rational criteria for the imposition of the death penalty. (motion failed) see note(s) 31

On Jun 18, 1980, the Senate voted 38–50 (S 2377). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–24, Republicans 11–26, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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

38

No

50

Did not vote

13

Date

Jun 18, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.