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Senate roll call 473 · 97th Congress · Dec 10, 1981

To table a motion to reconsider the previous vote on the weicker motion to table the helms amendment to S.961. The helms amendment, as amended, prohibits the d

On Dec 10, 1981, the Senate voted 61–36 (S 961). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–11, Democrats 20–25, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

61

No

36

Did not vote

4

Date

Dec 10, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.