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Senate roll call 278 · 100th Congress · Sep 25, 1987

To table the helms, NC amendment to S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, which would deny diplomatic immunity to employees of foreign diplomatic mi

On Sep 25, 1987, the Senate voted 48–46 (S 1174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–13, Republicans 9–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
48
No
46
Did not vote
7
Date
Sep 25, 1987

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 33 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote

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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the helms, NC amendment to S 1174…: Senate Vote, Sep 25, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-278/to-table-the-helms-nc-amendment-to-s-1174 (accessed 2026-10-17).