The Stupak amendment passed 240 to 144, with 64 Democrats voting in favor. The amendment forbids the use of federal funds for abortion services. The amendment was part of a deal cut by anti-abortion rights democrats and Speaker Pelosi last night.
The Republican alternative bill was rejected by a vote of 259 to 176. Tim Johnson of Illinois was the lone Republican to vote against the Republican bill.
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