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Senate roll call 470 · 97th Congress · Dec 10, 1981

To table the weicker motion to extend debate on the helms amendment to S.961. The helms amendment, as amended, prohibits the department of justice from maintai

On Dec 10, 1981, the Senate voted 70–28 (S 961). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–8, Democrats 25–20, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 28 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

70

No

28

Did not vote

3

Date

Dec 10, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.