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Senate roll call 893 · 96th Congress · Sep 3, 1980

To table helms amendment to S. 2718, authorizing funds for fiscal 1981-1985 for the economic development administration and the small business administration by

On Sep 3, 1980, the Senate voted 64–13 (S 2718). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–3, Republicans 25–9, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
64
No
13
Did not vote
23
Date
Sep 3, 1980

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 3 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 9 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 S. 2718…: Senate Vote, Sep 3, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-893/to-table-helms-amendment-to-s-2718-authorizing-funds (accessed 2026-10-15).

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