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Senate roll call 843 · 97th Congress · Sep 21, 1982

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

On Sep 21, 1982, the Senate voted 53–47 (HJRES 520). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–19, Democrats 17–28, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
53
No
47
Did not vote
1
Date
Sep 21, 1982

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 19 no
  • Democrats17 yes · 28 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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