To amend the helms amendment to S. 1196, with a substitute amendment to repeal the prohibition on military-related assistance to chile but requiring the preside

On Oct 22, 1981, the Senate voted 86–0 (S 1196). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–0, Democrats 41–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 86
No: 0
Did not vote: 15
Date: Oct 22, 1981

By party

Republicans44 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats41 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 1196: An original bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act to authorize appropriations for development and security assistance programs for fiscal year 1982, to authorize appropriations for the Peace Corps for the fiscal year 1982, to provide authorities for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the helms amendment to S. 1196…: Senate Vote, Oct 22, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-325/to-amend-the-helms-amendment-to-s-1196-with (accessed 2026-10-17).