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Senate roll call 662 · 96th Congress · May 22, 1980

To table helms amendment to S. 2511, civil rights commission authorization, that would prevent the commission from engaging in lobbying activities before either

On May 22, 1980, the Senate voted 64–26 (S 2511). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–4, Republicans 15–21, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
64
No
26
Did not vote
10
Date
May 22, 1980

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 21 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2511: A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to authorize appropriations for the United States Commission on Civil Rights for fiscal year 1981.

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 helms amendment to S. 2511, civil…: Senate Vote, May 22, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-662/to-table-helms-amendment-to-s-2511-civil-rights (accessed 2026-10-17).