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Senate roll call 747 · 100th Congress · Sep 13, 1988

To reconsider the weicker, CT motion to insist that the Senate reconsider an amendment to permit use of medicaid funds for abortions in the case of pregnancy FR

On Sep 13, 1988, the Senate voted 47–43. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–32, Republicans 29–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
47
No
43
Did not vote
6
Date
Sep 13, 1988

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 32 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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