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Senate roll call 215 · 105th Congress · Sep 4, 1997

To prohibit the use of funds for research that utilizes human fetal tissue, cells, or organs that are obtained from a living or dead embryo or fetus during or a

On Sep 4, 1997, the Senate voted 38–60 on “On the Amendment” (S 1061). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 38–15, Democrats 0–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
38
No
60
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 4, 1997

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 15 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 45 no

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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