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Senate roll call 556 · 98th Congress · Jun 28, 1984

To table the helms amendment to H.R. 5712. The helms amendment provides that: no funds shall be expended by the department of commerce to promote trade with b

On Jun 28, 1984, the Senate voted 14–79 (HR 5712). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–44, Democrats 6–35. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
14
No
79
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 28, 1984

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 44 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 35 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5712: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the helms amendment to H.R. 5712…: Senate Vote, Jun 28, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-556/to-table-the-helms-amendment-to-h-r-5712 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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