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Senate roll call 844 · 97th Congress · Sep 21, 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 21, 1982, the Senate voted 54–46 (HJRES 520). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–19, Democrats 18–27, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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

54

No

46

Did not vote

1

Date

Sep 21, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.