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Senate roll call 489 · 99th Congress · Jun 3, 1986

To table the helms amendment to S 1965, higher education (continued) act, to prohibit federal courts from requiring school busing except in certain cases.

On Jun 3, 1986, the Senate voted 45–50 (S 1965). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–37, Democrats 30–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
45
No
50
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 3, 1986

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 37 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1965: A bill to reauthorize and revise the Higher Education Act of 1984, 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 helms amendment to S 1965…: Senate Vote, Jun 3, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-489/to-table-the-helms-amendment-to-s-1965-higher (accessed 2026-10-17).