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Senate roll call 371 · 104th Congress · Aug 5, 1995

To allow coverage of abortion under the Federal employees' health insurance policies in cases where it is medically necessary.

On Aug 5, 1995, the Senate voted 45–49 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2020). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 9–41, Democrats 36–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
45
No
49
Did not vote
9
Date
Aug 5, 1995

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 41 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2020: Making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, 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 allow coverage of abortion under the…: Senate Vote, Aug 5, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-371/to-allow-coverage-of-abortion-under-the-federal-employees (accessed 2026-10-17).

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