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Senate roll call 586 · 103rd Congress · Jul 14, 1994

To prohibit U.S. Government intervention with respect to abortion laws or policies in foreign countries.

On Jul 14, 1994, the Senate voted 42–58 on “On the Amendment” (HR 4426). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 6–50, Republicans 36–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
42
No
58
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 14, 1994

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 8 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 50 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4426: Making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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