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Senate roll call 308 · 96th Congress · Sep 24, 1979

To insist on Senate amendment no. 137 to H.R. 4389, restricting medicaid funding of abortions to cases where the mother's life is endangered or where medically

On Sep 24, 1979, the Senate voted 57–31 (HR 4389). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–14, Republicans 15–19, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

57

No

31

Did not vote

11

Date

Sep 24, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.