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Senate roll call 258 · 95th Congress · Jun 29, 1977

To amend H.R. 7555 by prohibiting the use of funds for abortions except in those cases where the mother's life would be endangered if the fetus were carried to

On Jun 29, 1977, the Senate voted 33–65 (HR 7555). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–44, Republicans 16–21, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 32 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

33

No

65

Did not vote

6

Date

Jun 29, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.