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Senate roll call 228 · 96th Congress · Jul 27, 1979

To amend H.R. 4580, district of columbia appropriations, by conforming funding of abortions in d.c. To those funded under the medicaid program. (motion failed)

On Jul 27, 1979, the Senate voted 34–55 (HR 4580). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–37, Republicans 20–17, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
34
No
55
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 27, 1979

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 37 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4580: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 4580, district of columbia…: Senate Vote, Jul 27, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-228/to-amend-h-r-4580-district-of-columbia-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).