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Senate roll call 837 · 97th Congress · Sep 9, 1982

To close debate on the helms amendment to H. J. RES. 520, a bill providing for a temporary increase in the public debt. The helms amendment bans abortion. (moti

On Sep 9, 1982, the Senate voted 41–47 (HJRES 520). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 29–18, Democrats 14–29, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

41

No

47

Did not vote

10

Date

Sep 9, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.