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Senate roll call 842 · 97th Congress · Sep 20, 1982

To close debate on the helms amendment to H. J. RES. 520. This helms amendment bars the supreme court and other federal courts from hearing so-called voluntary

On Sep 20, 1982, the Senate voted 50–39 (HJRES 520). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–14, Democrats 15–27, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

50

No

39

Did not vote

10

Date

Sep 20, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.