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Senate roll call 194 · 96th Congress · Jul 19, 1979

To amend H.R. 4389 by providing for federal funding of abortions when the life of the mother is endangered, when a victim of rape or incest, or when two physici

On Jul 19, 1979, the Senate voted 57–42 (HR 4389). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–19, Republicans 18–23, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

57

No

42

Did not vote

2

Date

Jul 19, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.