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Senate roll call 593 · 104th Congress · Dec 7, 1995

To clarify the application of certain provisions with respect to abortions where necessary to preserve the life or health of the woman.

On Dec 7, 1995, the Senate voted 47–51 on “On the Amendment” (HR 1833). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 9–44, Democrats 38–7. 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
Amendment Rejected
Yes
47
No
51
Did not vote
5
Date
Dec 7, 1995

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 44 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 7 no · 3 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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