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Senate roll call 847 · 97th Congress · Sep 23, 1982

To table helms motion to recommit H. J. RES. 520 with instructions that the helms amendment be incorporated into the joint resolution and reported back to the s

On Sep 23, 1982, the Senate voted 51–48 (HJRES 520). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–30, Democrats 27–17, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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

51

No

48

Did not vote

2

Date

Sep 23, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.