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Senate roll call 472 · 97th Congress · Dec 10, 1981

To table the helms amendment, as amended, to S.961. (motion passed) the helms amendment, as amended, prohibits the department of justice from maintaining suits

On Dec 10, 1981, the Senate voted 36–61 (S 961). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–40, Democrats 25–20, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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

36

No

61

Did not vote

4

Date

Dec 10, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.