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Senate roll call 252 · 97th Congress · Sep 10, 1981

To close debate on the helms amendment to S. 951, the authorization of funds for the department of justice for fiscal year 1982. The amendment prohibits the de

On Sep 10, 1981, the Senate voted 57–33 (S 951). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–15, Democrats 23–19, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 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

57

No

33

Did not vote

7

Date

Sep 10, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.