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Senate roll call 355 · 96th Congress · Oct 12, 1979

To agree to the house abortion amendment to H. J. RES. 412, continuing appropriations. (motion passed)

On Oct 12, 1979, the Senate voted 43–41. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–18, Republicans 14–25, Independents 1–0. 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

43

No

41

Did not vote

14

Date

Oct 12, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.