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Senate roll call 468 · 97th Congress · Dec 10, 1981

To agree to close further debate on the helms amendment to S.961, a bill authorizing funds for fiscal year 1982 for the department of justice. The helms amendme

On Dec 10, 1981, the Senate voted 64–35 (S 961). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–14, Democrats 25–21, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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

64

No

35

Did not vote

2

Date

Dec 10, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.