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Senate roll call 268 · 102nd Congress · Nov 22, 1991

To limit the use of funds for carrying out any Department of Defense policy that prohibits certain abortions overseas.

On Nov 22, 1991, the Senate voted 40–57 on “On the Decision of the Chair” (HJRES 157). Result: Decision of Chair Not Sustained. By party: Democrats 8–46, Republicans 32–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result

Decision of Chair Not Sustained

Yes

40

No

57

Did not vote

5

Date

Nov 22, 1991

From Voteview roll call records.