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Senate roll call 823 · 97th Congress · Aug 17, 1982

To table the helms amendment to S. 2222 to set forth the policy of the United States to discourage illegal immigration, and federal and state welfare, education

On Aug 17, 1982, the Senate voted 64–35 (S 2222). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–21, Democrats 31–13, Independents 0–1. 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

64

No

35

Did not vote

2

Date

Aug 17, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.