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Senate roll call 197 · 106th Congress · Jul 1, 1999

To prohibit the use of funds the pay for an abortion or to pay for the administrative expenses in connection with certain health plans that provide coverage for

On Jul 1, 1999, the Senate voted 47–51 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1282). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Republicans 7–46, Democrats 40–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion to Table Failed
Yes
47
No
51
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 1, 1999

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 46 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 5 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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