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Senate roll call 561 · 104th Congress · Nov 1, 1995

To strike the prohibition on funds to foreign non-government organizations which employ abortion as a means of family planning.

On Nov 1, 1995, the Senate voted 53–44 on “On the Motion” (HR 1868). Result: Motion Agreed to. By party: Republicans 12–40, Democrats 41–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 members voted against their own party.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion Agreed to
Yes
53
No
44
Did not vote
6
Date
Nov 1, 1995

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 40 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1868: Making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, 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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