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Senate roll call 121 · 99th Congress · Jun 11, 1985

To table the helms amendment to S. 1003. The helms amendment maintains presidential authority to curb human (continued) rights violations in connection with po

On Jun 11, 1985, the Senate voted 53–45 (S 1003). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–35, Democrats 35–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

53

No

45

Did not vote

3

Date

Jun 11, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.