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Senate roll call 89 · 96th Congress · May 14, 1979

To table the church substitute amendment to the helms amendment to S. 1007, a bill for egyptian-israeli security assistance. The helms amendment prohibits fund

On May 14, 1979, the Senate voted 7–76 (S 1007). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–46, Republicans 4–31, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 7 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
7
No
76
Did not vote
16
Date
May 14, 1979

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 46 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 31 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1007: A bill to authorize supplemental international security assistance for the fiscal year 1979 in support of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel and related agreements, 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 church substitute amendment to…: Senate Vote, May 14…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-89/to-table-the-church-substitute-amendment-to-the-helms (accessed 2026-10-17).