July 10, 1997. Roll Call Vote 167. A Senate Amendment continuing to prohibit federal health benefit plans from paying for abortions, except in cases where the life of the mother is threatened or those involving rape or incest. Amendment adopted 54-45. Resolution rejected 66-34.
Constitutional amendments require a two-thirds majority vote for passage.
March 4, 1997. Roll Call Vote 24. Amendment adopted 59-41. The bill passed 92 to 8. This restructuring would include taxpayer protections and IRS employee accountability.