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Senate roll call 65 · 100th Congress · Apr 7, 1987

To table the helms, NC amendment to HR 1123, the extension of date for report of the national commission on dairy policy, which would seek clarification of the

On Apr 7, 1987, the Senate voted 49–48 (HR 1123). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–16, Republicans 14–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
49
No
48
Did not vote
4
Date
Apr 7, 1987

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 32 no
  • Democrats35 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1123: A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to extend the date for submitting the report required by the National Commission on Dairy Policy.

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 HR 1123…: Senate Vote, Apr 7, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-65/to-table-the-helms-nc-amendment-to-hr-1123 (accessed 2026-10-17).