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Senate roll call 949 · 97th Congress · Dec 18, 1982

To table the helms amendment to H. J. RES. 631, providing that none of the funds made available by the act shall be used to pay costs, fees, or other expenses i

On Dec 18, 1982, the Senate voted 46–44 (HJRES 631). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–33, Democrats 30–11, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
46
No
44
Did not vote
7
Date
Dec 18, 1982

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 33 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 11 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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