In 1976, three years after the Roe and Doe decisions, the Hyde Amendment was first passed, which prohibited any federal funds from being used for abortion except if the life of the mother was at risk. In the 90’s, under the Clinton Administration,  this was expanded to include cases of rape or incest as well. Despite the call from Democratic candidates to get rid of the Hyde Amendment, a majority of Americans do not support their tax dollars being used to fund abortions. The Hyde Amendment, however, only dictates the use of federal funds and because states set their