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Senate roll call 653 · 100th Congress · Jul 7, 1988

To table the humphrey, NH amendment to HR 4776, fiscal 1989 district of columbia appropriations, to prevent the use of funds for abortions, except where the mot

On Jul 7, 1988, the Senate voted 51–34 (HR 4776). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–10, Republicans 16–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
51
No
34
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 7, 1988

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 24 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 10 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4776: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and for other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1989, 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 table the humphrey, NH amendment to HR…: Senate Vote, Jul 7, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-653/to-table-the-humphrey-nh-amendment-to-hr-4776 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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