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Senate roll call 259 · 95th Congress · Jun 29, 1977

To amend H.R. 7555 by deleting the section of the bill that severely restricts the use of federal funds for abortions.

On Jun 29, 1977, the Senate voted 42–56 (HR 7555). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–34, Republicans 16–21, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 42 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
42
No
56
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 29, 1977

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 34 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 21 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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