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Senate roll call 240 · 97th Congress · Jul 29, 1981

To invoke cloture on helms substitute amendment to S. 951, authorizing funds for fiscal 1982 for the department of justice. (motion failed; 3/5 required)

On Jul 29, 1981, the Senate voted 59–37 (S 951). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–17, Democrats 24–21, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 38 members voted against their own party.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

59

No

37

Did not vote

3

Date

Jul 29, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.