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Senate roll call 317 · 96th Congress · Sep 27, 1979

To table the jepsen amendment to H. J. RES. 404 that would prohibit the federal funding of abortions except where the life of the mother is endangered. (motion

On Sep 27, 1979, the Senate voted 55–36. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–14, Republicans 15–23, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

55

No

36

Did not vote

9

Date

Sep 27, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.