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Senate roll call 839 · 97th Congress · Sep 13, 1982

To close debate on the helms amendment to H. J. RES. 520. The helms amendment bans abortions. (motion failed;3/5 required) see note(s) 40

On Sep 13, 1982, the Senate voted 45–35 (HJRES 520). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–14, Democrats 14–20, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

45

No

35

Did not vote

19

Date

Sep 13, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.