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Senate roll call 841 · 97th Congress · Sep 15, 1982

To table the helms amendment to H. J. RES. 520. The helms amendment bans abortions. (motion passed) see note(s) 40

On Sep 15, 1982, the Senate voted 47–46 (HJRES 520). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–34, Democrats 29–14, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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

47

No

46

Did not vote

4

Date

Sep 15, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.