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George Hanks Brown on Abortion & Contraception

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Abortion & Contraception46 votes · 55.8/100 consistent
Expand accessRestrict access

56 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Abortion & Contraception. 46 of them counted toward the score above: 30 toward “Expand access” and 16 toward “Restrict access”.

The other 10 did not count: 10 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 0 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
1996-09-26A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial-birth abortions. — BY CANADY (R-FL) -- PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1995 (VETOED 4/10/96) (TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATORS VOTING HAVING NOT VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, H.R. 1833, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS, UPON RECONSIDERATION, WAS REJECTED, AND THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT WAS SUSTAINED.)H.R. 1833 · 104th Congress · On Overriding the VetoYeaRestrict access
1996-09-11A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, and for other purposes. — (SENATE TABLED THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT BEGINNING ON PAGE 80, LINE 20, THROUGH PAGE 81, LINE 4, STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS FUNDS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION, OR THE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY HEALTH PLAN UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES ANY BENEFITS OR COVERAGE FOR ABORTIONS.)H.R. 3756 · 104th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaRestrict access
1996-06-19To repeal the restriction on use of Department of Defense facilities for abortions. — (SENATE FAILED TO TABLE MURRAY AMENDMENT NO. 4059, TO REPEAL THE RESTRICTION ON THE USE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FACILITIES FOR ABORTION.)S. 1745 · 104th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayExpand access
1996-03-19To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit governmental discrimination in the training and licensing of health professionals on the basis of the refusal to undergo or provide training in the performance of induced abortions. — (SENATE AGREED TO COATS MODIFIED AMENDMENT NO. 3513 TO AMENDMENT NO. 3466, TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO PROHIBIT GOVERNMENTAL DISCRIMINATION IN THE TRAINING AND LICENSING OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ON THE BASIS OF THE REFUSAL TO UNDERGO OR PROVIDE TRAINING IN THE PERFORMANCE OF INDUCED ABORTIONS.)H.R. 3019 · 104th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1995-12-07A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial-birth abortions. — (SENATE PASSED H.R. 1833, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS.)H.R. 1833 · 104th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaRestrict access
1995-12-07To clarify the application of certain provisions with respect to abortions where necessary to preserve the life or health of the woman. — (SENATE REJECTED BOXER AMENDMENT NO. 3083 TO AMENDMENT NO. 3082, TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO ABORTIONS WHERE NECESSARY TO PRESERVE THE LIFE OR HEALTH OF THE WOMAN.)H.R. 1833 · 104th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpand access
1995-12-07In the nature of a perfecting amendment. — H.R.1833 BY CANADY (R-FL) -- PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1995 (SENATE AGREED TO DOLE AMENDMENT NO. 3081 TO AMENDMENT NO. 3080, OF A PERFECTING NATURE.)H.R. 1833 · 104th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1995-11-15A bill making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes. — H.R.1868 BY CALLAHAN (R-AL) -- FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 MIDDLE EAST PEACE FACILITATION ACT OF 1995 (SENATE TABLED SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 115, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF FUNDS TO FOREIGN NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH EMPLOY ABORTION AS A MEANS OF FAMILY PLANNING (AND THEREBY RECEDED FROM ITS AMENDMENT NO. 115), TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1868, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996.)H.R. 1868 · 104th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpand access
1995-11-08A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial-birth abortions. — H.R.1833 BY CANADY (R-FL) -- PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1995 (SENATE AGREED TO A MOTION TO COMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS.)H.R. 1833 · 104th Congress · On the MotionYeaExpand access
1995-11-01To strike the prohibition on funds to foreign non-government organizations which employ abortion as a means of family planning. — (SENATE CONCURRED IN THE AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSE TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE NO. 115 WITH AN AMENDMENT, LEAHY/KASSEBAUM AMENDMENT NO. 3041, TO STRIKE THE PROHIBITION ON FUNDS TO FOREIGN NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH EMPLOY ABORTION AS A MEANS OF FAMILY PLANNING.)H.R. 1868 · 104th Congress · On the MotionYeaExpand access
1995-10-27An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1996. — (SENATE AGREED TO THE SMITH MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES ON THE PART OF THE SENATE TO RECEDE TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDING FOR MEDICAID ABORTIONS EXCEPT TO SAVE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER OR IN CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST.)S. 1357 · 104th Congress · On the MotionYeaRestrict access
1995-09-29To protect the reproductive rights of Federal women prisoners. — (SENATE TABLED SPECTOR AMENDMENT NO. 2841, TO STRIKE THE PROHIBITION OF TAXPAYER FUNDED ABORTIONS FOR WOMEN IN FEDERAL PRISON.)H.R. 2076 · 104th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayExpand access
1995-08-05To allow coverage of abortion under the Federal employees' health insurance policies in cases where it is medically necessary. — (SENATE REJECTED MIKULSKI AMENDMENT NO. 2227 TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ON PAGE 2, LINE 14, TO ALLOW COVERAGE OF ABORTION UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES IN CASES WHERE IT IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY.)H.R. 2020 · 104th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1995-08-05To prohibit taxpayer funding for abortions covered by the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program. — (SENATE AGREED TO NICKLES AMENDMENT NO. 2153 TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ON PAGE 2, LINE 14, TO RESTRICT COVERAGE OF ABORTION UNDER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED OR THE RESULT OF AN ACT OF RAPE OR INCEST.)H.R. 2020 · 104th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1995-08-05A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes. — H.R.2020 BY LIGHTFOOT (R-IA) -- TREASURY DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 POSTAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 EXECUTIVE OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 PROHIBITION OF CIGARETTE SALES TO MINORS IN FEDERAL BUILDINGS AND LANDS ACT TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 (SENATE AGREED TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ON PAGE 76, LINES 10-17, TO STRIKE LANGUAGE PROHIBITING COVERAGE OF ABORTION UNDER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES.)H.R. 2020 · 104th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpand access
1995-01-18To express the sense of the Senate that the Attorney General should act immediately to protect reproductive health care clinics. — (SENATE AGREED TO BOXER AMENDMENT NO. 142 TO AMENDMENT NO. 31, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHOULD ACT IMMEDIATELY TO PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE CLINICS.)S. 1 · 104th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1994-08-04To express the sense of the Senate condemning the murder of a doctor and escort serving a reproductive health clinic in Pensacola, Florida, and urging the Administration to take steps to protect persons who work at, and women who wish to use the service of, such clinics. — (SENATE AGREED TO LAUTENBERG MODIFIED AMENDEMNT NO. 2453, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE CONDEMNING THE MURDER OF A DOCTOR AND ESCORT SERVING A REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CLINIC IN PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, AND URGING THE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT PERSONS WHO WORK AT, AND WOMEN WHO WISH TO ENTER, SUCH CLINICS.)H.R. 4624 · 103rd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1994-07-14To prohibit U.S. Government intervention with respect to abortion laws or policies in foreign countries. — (SENATE REJECTED THE HELMS AMENDMENT NO. 2253 TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ON PAGE 2, LINES 12-21, TO PROHIBIT U.S. GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION WITH RESPECT TO ABORTION LAWS OR POLICIES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.)H.R. 4426 · 103rd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1994-02-08To provide that no Federal funds shall be used by the Department of Education or the Department of Health and Human Services to support the distribution or provision of condoms or other contraceptive devices or drugs to an unemancipated minor without the prior written consent of such minor's parent or guardian. — (SENATE REJECTED THE HELMS AMENDMENT NO. 1390, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE DISTRIBUTION OR PROVISION OF CONDOMS OR OTHER CONTRACEPTION DEVICES OR DRUGS TO AN UNEMANCIPATED MINOR WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF SUCH MINOR'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN.)S. 1150 · 103rd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1993-11-16To clarify that nothing in this Act affects State regulation of abortion. — (SENATE FAILED TO TABLE THE KENNEDY/BOXER AMENDMENT NO. 1197 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1196, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE.)S. 636 · 103rd Congress · On the Motion to TableNayRestrict access
1993-09-28A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994, and for other purposes. — (SENATE REJECTED COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ON PAGE 74, LINES 20 THROUGH 25, RELATING TO FEDERAL PAYMENTS FOR ABORTIONS.)H.R. 2518 · 103rd Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1993-08-03To allow employees with health plans under the Federal Employees Health Benefit program to purchase special riders that cover abortions. — H.R.2403 BY HOYER (D-MD) -- TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1994 TREASURY DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1994 POSTAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1994 EXECUTIVE OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1994 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1994 REVENUE FORGONE REFORM ACT (PUB. L. 103-123, APPROVED 10/28/93) (SENATE FAILED TO HOLD NICKLES AMENDMENT NO. 749 TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ON PAGE 31, LINE 20 TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES WITH HEALTH PLANS UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAM TO PURCHASE SPECIAL RIDERS THAT COVER ABORTIONS, AS BEING GERMANE TO THE HOUSE-PASSED BILL.)H.R. 2403 · 103rd Congress · Whether the Amendment is GermaneYeaDirection not readable
1992-10-01A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure that pregnant women receiving assistance under title X of the Public Health Service Act are provided with information and counseling regarding their pregnancies, and for other purposes. — 323 BY CHAFEE (R-RI) -- FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1992 (VETOED, 9/25/92) (TWO-THIRDS OF THE SENATORS VOTING, HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, S. 323, TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT PREGNANT WOMEN RECEIVING ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT ARE PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION AND COUNSELING REGARDING THEIR PREGNANCIES, UPON RECONSIDERATION, WAS PASSED, THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT NOTWITHSTANDING.)S. 323 · 102nd Congress · On Overriding the VetoYeaExpand access
1992-09-18To strike provisions that allow military personnel stationed abroad to obtain pre-paid reproductive services, including abortions in U.S. military hospitals overseas. — S.3114 BY NUNN (D-GA) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993 FORMER SOVIET UNION DEMILITARIZATION ACT OF 1992 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993 PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993 IRAN-IRAQ ARMS NON-PROLIFERATION ACT OF 1992 ARMS RETOOLING AND MANUFACTURING SUPPORT ACT OF 1992 LANDMINE MORATORIUM ACT CUBAN DEMOCRACY ACT OF 1992 (SENATE REJECTED THE COATS AMENDMENT NO. 3074, TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT ALLOW MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED ABROAD TO OBTAIN PRE-PAID REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING ABORTIONS IN U.S. MILITARY HOSPITALS OVERSEAS.)S. 3114 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand access
1992-03-31To provide for the establishment of a physician and hospital registry and a fetal tissue bank. — (SENATE REJECTED THE HATCH AMENDMENT NO. 1749, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PHYSICIAN AND HOSPITAL REGISTRY AND A FETAL TISSUE BANK.)H.R. 2507 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1991-11-22To limit the use of funds for carrying out any Department of Defense policy that prohibits certain abortions overseas. — (SENATE FAILED TO UPHOLD THE RULING OF THE CHAIR IN SUSTAINING A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT NO. 1407,LIMITING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR CARRING OUT ANY DEPARTMETN OF DEFENSE POLICY THAT PROHIBITS CERTAIN ABORTIONS OVERSEAS.)H.J.Res. 157 · 102nd Congress · On the Decision of the ChairNayExpand access
1991-09-11To require entities receiving assistance under title X of the Public Health Service Act to provide for parental notification in the case of minor patients who request an abortion. — (SENATE AGREED TO THE KASSEBAUM AMENDMENT NO. 1108, REQUIRING ENTITIES RECEIVING ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PARENTAL NOTIFICATION IN THE CASE OF MINOR PATIENTS WHO REQUEST AN ABORTION.)H.R. 2707 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1991-09-11To protect the health and well-being of young people and the integrity of their families. — (SENATE REJECTED THE NICKLES AMENDMENT NO. 1107 (TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT BEGINNING ON PAGE 18, LINE 5), RESTRICTING THE USE OF FUNDS TO PERFORM AN ABORTION ON A MINOR UNDER THE AGE OF 18.)H.R. 2707 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1991-08-02To amend title 10, United States Code, regarding the entitlement of members of the Armed Forces and their dependents to receive reproductive health services in uniformed services medical facilities outside the United States. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO AGREE TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON WIRTH AMENDMENT NO. 1038, TO AUTHORIZE OVERSEAS U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR DEPENDENTS TO RECEIVE ALL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES PERMITTED UNDER U.S. LAW AT MILITARY MEDICAL FACILITIES OVERSEAS.)S. 1507 · 102nd Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpand access
1991-07-16To require entities receiving grants under title X of the Public Health Service Act provide for parental notification in the case of minor patients who request an abortion. — (SENATE AGREED TO THE COATS AMENDMENT NO. 756 (TO AMENDMENT NO. 753), PROVIDING FOR PARENTAL NOTIFICATION IN THE CASE OF MINOR PATIENTS WHO REQUEST AN ABORTION.)S. 323 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1991-07-16To require entities receiving grants under title X of the Public Health Service Act to provide parental notice or consent in the case of minor patients who request an abortion. — (SENATE AGREED TO THE MITCHELL AMENDMENT NO. 758 (TO AMENDMENT NO. 753), PROVIDING FOR PARENTAL NOTICE OR CONSENT IN THE CASE OF MINOR PATIENTS WHO REQUEST AN ABORTION.)S. 323 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand access
1991-07-16Providing for the referral of individuals who are pregnant for appropriate prenatal medical care, including referrals to prenatal health care providers who perform abortions, but prohibiting referrals to such providers whose principal business is the provision of abortions. — S.323 BY CHAFEE (R-RI) -- FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1992 (VETOED, 9/25/92) (SENATE REJECTED THE DURENBERGER AMENDMENT NO. 754 (TO AMENDMENT NO. 753), PROVIDING FOR THE REFERRAL OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PREGNANT FOR APPROPRIATE PRENATAL MEDICAL CARE, INCLUDING REFERRALS TO PRENATAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO PERFORM ABORTIONS, BUT PROHIBITING REFERRALS TO SUCH PROVIDERS WHOSE PRINCIPAL BUSINESS IS THE PROVISION OF ABORTIONS.)S. 323 · 102nd Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand access
1990-09-18TO AMEND HR 4739, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991, TO PROVIDE SERVICEMEN AND THEIR DEPENDENTS STATIONED OVERSEAS WITH REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES.H.R. 4739 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpand access
1990-06-27TO AMEND HR 5114, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1991, TO PROVIDE $1.5 MILLION FOR VOLUNTARY FAMILY PLANNING AND $1.5 MILLION FOR OTHER HEALTH AND CHILD SURVIVAL PROJECTS IN ROMANIA, BUT NOT PROVIDE THESE FUNDS TO ANY SPECIFIED FAMILY PLANNING ORGANIZATION.H.R. 5114 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1990-06-27TO AMEND THE LEHMAN (D, FL) AMENDMENT TO HR 5114, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1991, TO RETAIN THE $1.5 MILLION FOR FAMILY PLANNING IN ROMANIA, BUT STRIKE FROM THE BILL LANGUAGE WHICH EARMARKS FUNDS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF LONDON AND THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND.H.R. 5114 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpand access
1989-08-02TO AMEND HR 3026, DC APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ANY OF THE DISTRICT'S FUNDS TOWARDS PROVIDING ABORTIONS.H.R. 3026 · 101st CongressNayExpand access
1989-06-22TO AMEND HR 2655, FOREIGN AID AUTHORIZATION, TO PERMIT THE PROHIBITION CONCERNING ABORTION TO THE EXTENT THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH UNITED STATES LAW.H.R. 2655 · 101st CongressNayExpand access
1988-09-28TO RECOMMIT TO THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, TO DEMAND LANGUAGE TO BAN THE USE OF FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT IN CASES WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE AT RISK.H.R. 4776 · 100th CongressNayExpand access
1988-09-09TO PERSIST IN A DISAGREEMENT WITH A SENATE AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1983 LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, AN AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE USE OF MEDICAID FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS WHEN PREGNANCY RESULTS FROM CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST.H.R. 4783 · 100th CongressNayExpand access
1988-06-28TO AMEND HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, TO BAR THE USE OF FUNDS TO PERFORM ABORTIONS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.H.R. 4776 · 100th CongressNayExpand access
1987-06-26TO PASS HR 2713, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1988, A BILL TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO PAY FOR ANY ABORTIONS.H.R. 2713 · 100th CongressNayExpand access
1986-07-17TO RISE FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND REPORT HR 5161 BACK TO THE HOUSE. (DEFEAT OF THIS MOTION ALLOWED FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE DORNAN, CALIF. AMENDMENT TO HR 5161, TO PROHIBIT USE OF JUSTICE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION OR TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ABORTION, EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM.H.R. 5161 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-07-30THE SMITH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE USE OF FEDERAL OR LOCAL FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EXCEPT IN CASES OF RAPE, INCEST OR DANGER TO THE MOTHER. (MOTION PASSED)99th CongressNayExpand access
1985-07-17TO RISE AND REPORT THE H R 2965 BACK TO THE HOUSE. (MOTION FAILED) (SUBSEQUENTLY, THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE AGREED TO THE DEWINE AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FUNDS TO BE USED FOR LITIGATION WITH RESPECT TO ABORTION.)H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-07-10TO AMEND THE SNOWE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR THE SMITH AMENDMENT TO H R 1555. THE SMITH AMENDMENT TO THE SNOWE AMENDMENT IS A PERFECTING AMENDMENT WHICH REQUIRES THAT NONGOVERNMENT FOREIGN-BASED ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING U.S. FUNDS NOT PERFORM OR ACTUALLY PROMOTE ABORTION. THE SMITH AMENDMENT BEING AMENDED BY THE SNOWE SUBSTITUTE STATES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING VOLUNTARY FAMILY PLANNING; RESTRICTS FUNDING FOR POPULATION PLANNING IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, INCLUDING FUNDING THROUGH TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH POPULATION PROGRAMS FOR THAT COUNTRY; AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO ANNUALLY DETERMINE IF THERE ARE VALID REPORTS OF PRC COERCIVE POPULATION CONTROL PRACTICES, AND TO ADVISE THAT GOVERNMENT OF ITS NEGATIVE IMPACT ON UNITED STATES-CHINA RELATIONS; AND AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO WITHHOLD FUNDING EARMARKED FOR CHINA FROM THE UNITED NATIONS FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES FOR OBLIGATION TO OTHER POPULATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THE SNOWE SUBSTITUTE STATES THAT POPULATION PLANNING FUNDS SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO ALLOW FUNDS TO BE USED TO PAY FOR ABORTIONS AS A METHOD OF FAMILY PLANNING, AND PERMITS THE PRESIDENT TO DENY POPULATION PLANNING FUNDS TO COUNTRIES OR ORGANIZATIONS BECAUSE OF THE TYPES OF VOLUNTARY AND NONCOERCIVE FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMS IT CARRIES OUT OR PROMOTES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1555 · 99th CongressNayExpand access
1985-07-10TO AMEND H R 1555 TO STATE THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING VOLUNTARY FAMILY PLANNING; RESTRICT FUNDING FOR POPULATION PLANNING IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, INCLUDING FUNDING THROUGH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH POPULATION PROGRAMS FOR THAT COUNTRY; TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO ANNUALLY DETERMINE IF THERE ARE VALID REPORTS OF PRC COERCIVE POPULATION CONTROL PRACTICES, AND TO ADVISE THAT GOVERNMENT OF ITS NEGATIVE IMPACT ON UNITED STATES-CHINA RELATIONS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO WITHHOLD FUNDING EARMARKED FOR CHINA FROM THE UNITED NATIONS FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES FOR OBLIGATION TO OTHER POPULATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1555 · 99th CongressYeaRestrict access
1985-07-10TO AMEND THE SMITH AMENDMENT TO H R 1555. THE SMITH AMENDMENT: STATES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING VOLUNTARY FAMILY PLANNING; RESTRICTS FUNDING FOR POPULATION PLANNING IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, INCLUDING FUNDING THROUGH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH POPULATION PROGRAMS FOR THAT COUNTRY; AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO ANNUALLY DETERMINE IF THERE ARE VALID REPORTS OF PRC COERCIVE POPULATION CONTROL PRACTICES, AND TO ADVISE THAT GOVERNMENT OF ITS NEGATIVE IMPACT ON UNITED STATES-CHINA RELATIONS; AND AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO WITHHOLD FUNDING EARMARKED FOR CHINA FROM THE UNITED NATIONS FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES FOR OBLIGATION TO OTHER POPULATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THE FASCELL AMENDMENT PRESERVES THE EARMARKING OF UNITED NATIONS FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES ASSISTANCE FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (MOTIO FAILED)H.R. 1555 · 99th CongressYeaExpand access
1984-06-27TO AMEND H.R. 5798, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, AND CERTAIN INDEPENDENT AGENCIES, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPT. 30, 1985. THE BOXER AMENDMENT STRIKES LANGUAGE PROHIBITING THE USE OF FEDERAL HEALTH PLAN BENEFITS TO PAY FOR ABORTIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5798 · 98th CongressYeaExpand access
1983-09-22TO AMEND H.R. 3913, A BILL APPROPRIATING $96.16 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPT. 30, 1984. THE CONTE AMENDMENT PROHIBITS USE OF FUNDS TO PERFORM ABORTIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3913 · 98th CongressNayExpand access
1983-07-28TO AMEND THE WRIGHT SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2760. THE WRIGHT AMENDMENT PROHIBITS COVERT ASSISTANCE FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS IN NICARAGUA; AUTHORIZES OVERT INTERDICTION ASSISTANCE; AND DIRECTS THE PRESIDENT TO SEEK ACTION BY THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES TO BRING ABOUT COMPLIANCE BY NICARAGUA WITH COMMITMENTS MADE AND WITH THE OAS CHARTER. THE HYDE AMENDMENT MAKES THE PROHIBITION EFFECTIVE 30 DAYS AFTER THE PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE AND THE COMMITTEES ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND ARMED SERVICES HAD HELD HEARINGS ON THE FEASIBILITY OF THE OVERT INTERDICTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2760 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-06-08TO AMEND H.R. 3191 TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF HEALTH BENEFIT FUNDS TO PAY FOR ABORTIONS UNLESS THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS ENDANGERED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3191 · 98th CongressNayExpand access
1983-05-04TO AMEND THE LEVITAS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 13 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, AS AMENDED BY THE HYDE AMENDMENT, FOR THE LEVITAS AMENDMENT. THE AMENDMENT NOW PROVIDES THAT REDUCTIONS IN NUCLEAR WEAPONS SHOULD BE ACHIEVED WITHIN A REASONABLE, SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME AS DETERMINED BY NEGOTIATIONS. THE DICKS AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT IN THE NEGOTIATING PROCESS, AFTER A FREEZE IS AGREED TO, NEGOTIATORS SHOULD PROCEED IMMEDIATELY TO PURSUING REDUCTIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 13 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-09-30TO AMEND THE BROYHILL SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6457, A BILL AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE AUTHORITIES UNDER THAT ACT RELATING TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH AND THE NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES. THE BROYHILL SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A 7 PERCENT INCREASE IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH FUNDS OVER 1982 LEVELS, EXTENSIONS OF EXPIRING NIH AUTHORITIES, A STUDY OF NIH ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, A NEW ARTHRITIS INSTITUTE, AND A STUDY OF THE USE OF ANIMALS IN BIOMEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH. THE DANNEMEYER AMENDMENT RESTRICTS FETAL AND INFANT RESEARCH BY NIH BEFORE OR AFTER AN INDUCED ABORTION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6457 · 97th CongressYeaRestrict access
1981-07-30TO AMEND H.R. 4121, TREASURY AND POSTAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS, EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS ENDANGERED, TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION OR THE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES CONNECTED WITH ANY HEALTH PLAN UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM WHICH COVERS ABORTION. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 4121 · 97th CongressNayExpand access
1981-06-18TO AMEND H.R. 3480 BY PROHIBITING THE PROVISION OF LEGAL ADVICE RESPECTING A CLIENT'S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING ABORTION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3480 · 97th CongressNayExpand access
1981-05-13TO AMEND H.R. 3512 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION OR THE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY FEDERAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN WHICH PROVIDES ANY BENEFITS OR COVERAGE FOR ABORTIONS UNDER SUCH NEGOTIATED PLAN AFTER THE LAST DAY OF CONTRACTS CURRENTLY IN FORCE. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3512 · 97th CongressNayExpand access

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