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Senate roll call 865 · 97th Congress · Sep 29, 1982

To table the helms amendment to H. J. RES. 599. The helms amendment provides that such funds as may be necessary out of funds appropriated to the federal electi

On Sep 29, 1982, the Senate voted 61–37 (HJRES 599). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–36, Democrats 45–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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

37

Did not vote

1

Date

Sep 29, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.