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Senate roll call 257 · 97th Congress · Sep 16, 1981

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

On Sep 16, 1981, the Senate voted 61–36 (S 951). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–16, Democrats 24–20, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 36 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

61

No

36

Did not vote

4

Date

Sep 16, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.