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Senate gridlock as filibuster blocks school prayer vote
The Senate again blocked cloture on the school prayer bill, 46 to 54, with conservatives led by Jesse Helms falling short of the 60 votes. Barry Goldwater urged tabling but the move failed, creating a legislative gridlock per Majority Leader Howard Baker.
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Gazette Wire
Washington
Senate
Howard Baker
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Barry Goldwater
U.S
Helms
Iowa
Charles Grassley
Roger Jepsen