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Senate roll call 167 · 105th Congress · Jul 10, 1997

To repeal the restriction on use of Department of Defense facilities for abortions.

On Jul 10, 1997, the Senate voted 48–51 on “On the Amendment” (S 936). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 7–48, Democrats 41–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
48
No
51
Did not vote
1
Date
Jul 10, 1997

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 48 no
  • Democrats41 yes · 3 no · 1 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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