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Senate roll call 291 · 99th Congress · Nov 7, 1985

To table the humphrey, NH) amendment to HR 3067, to prohibit the use of funds to pay for an abortion, except when the mother's life is threatened.

On Nov 7, 1985, the Senate voted 54–41 (HR 3067). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–34, Democrats 37–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
54
No
41
Did not vote
4
Date
Nov 7, 1985

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 34 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote

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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