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Senate roll call 846 · 97th Congress · Sep 23, 1982

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

On Sep 23, 1982, the Senate voted 53–45 (HJRES 520). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–19, Democrats 17–26, 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

45

Did not vote

3

Date

Sep 23, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.