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Senate roll call 1054 · 95th Congress · Sep 27, 1978

To amend H.R. 12929 by prohibiting the use of these funds for abortions, except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to te

On Sep 27, 1978, the Senate voted 19–66 (HR 12929). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–40, Republicans 8–26, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
19
No
66
Did not vote
17
Date
Sep 27, 1978

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 40 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 26 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12929: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, 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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