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Senate roll call 71 · 105th Congress · May 20, 1997

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial-birth abortions.

On May 20, 1997, the Senate voted 64–36 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 1122). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 51–4, Democrats 13–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

Bill Passed

Yes

64

No

36

Date

May 20, 1997

From Voteview roll call records.