The Amendment to keep the ban was voted down 17 to 11, and gives the executive order, signed by Barack Obama, reversing the Mexico City Policy, the force of law.
President Ronald Reagan was the first to ban tax dollars, from funding International Family Planning Groups, that provide abortions, counseling or referrals. This ban, became known as the Mexico City Policy, and was upheld by George W. Bush.
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