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Senate roll call 129 · 105th Congress · Jun 25, 1997

To strike the limitation on the coverage of abortions.

On Jun 25, 1997, the Senate voted 39–61 on “On the Amendment” (S 947). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 5–50, Democrats 34–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result

Amendment Rejected

Yes

39

No

61

Date

Jun 25, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.