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Henry John Heinz III

Henry John Heinz III on Abortion & Contraception

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Abortion & Contraception59 votes · 63.4/100 consistent
Expand accessRestrict access

79 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Abortion & Contraception. 59 of them counted toward the score above: 41 toward “Expand access” and 18 toward “Restrict access”.

The other 20 did not count: 11 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 9 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
1990-10-12To protect the health and well-being of young people and the integrity of their families. — TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG (R, CO) AMENDMENT TO THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 5257, LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 1991, TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION OF A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN PRIOR TO AN ABORTION ON A MINOR.H.R. 5257 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpand access
1990-09-26A bill to revise and extend the programs of assistance under title X of the Public Health Service Act. — TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON S 110, FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS OF 1989, TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT. (MOTION FAILED; THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF SENATE NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)S. 110 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayRestrict access
1990-09-26Calling upon the President to initiate a modest use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to stabilize the crude oil market. — TO TABLE THE LIEBERMAN (D, CT) AMENDMENT TO S 110, FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS OF 1989, TO CALL UPON THE PRESIDENT TO INITIATE A MODEST USE OF THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE TO STABILIZE THE CRUDE OIL MARKET.S. 110 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1990-09-26To reduce the pay of Members of Congress corresponding to the percentage reduction of the pay of Federal employees who are furloughed or otherwise have a reduction of pay resulting from a sequestration order. — TO AMEND S 110, FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS OF 1989, TO REDUCE THE PAY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS CORRESPONDING TO THE PERCENTAGE REDUCTION OF THE PAY OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE FURLOUGHED OR OTHERWISE HAVE A REDUCTION OF PAY RESULTING FROM A SEQUESTRATION ORDER.S. 110 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1990-09-25To provide for a substitute amendment. — TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, S 110, FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS OF 1989, TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT.S. 110 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1990-09-25To specify the types of information and counseling that women should be offered regarding their pregnancies. — TO AMEND S 110, FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS OF 1989, TO SPECIFY THE TYPES OF INFORMATION AND COUNSELING THAT WOMEN SHOULD BE OFFERED REGARDING THEIR PREGNANCIES.S. 110 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1990-08-03To 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. — TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON THE WIRTH (D, CO) AMENDMENT TO S 2884, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO ENTITLE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS TO RECEIVE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES IN UNIFORMED SERVICES MEDICAL FACILITIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION FAILED; THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF SENATE NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)S. 2884 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpand access
1990-04-27To provide for a study in the District of Columbia for a system of early childhood educational development programs. — TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE AMENDMENT TO HR 4404, FISCAL 1990 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO RESTRICT THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO PERFORM ABORTIONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.H.R. 4404 · 101st Congress · Whether the Amendment is GermaneYeaDirection not readable
1990-04-27To provide for a study in the District of Columbia for a system of early childhood educational development programs. — TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT THE DEFENSE OF GERMANENESS IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE AMENDMENT TO HR 4404, FISCAL 1990 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, RELATING TO THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO PERFORM ABORTIONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.H.R. 4404 · 101st Congress · On the Decision of the ChairNayDirection not readable
1989-09-20Requires certification that UNFPA does not support or participate in the management of a program of coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization in the People's Republic of China. — TO TABLE THE KASTEN (R, WI) AMENDMENT ON RECONSIDERATION TO HR 2939, FOREIGN ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS, TO LIMIT FUNDING BY THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND FROM GOING TO ORGANIZATIONS IN CHINA THAT ARE INVOLVED IN FORCED ABORTIONS OR STERILIZATIONS.H.R. 2939 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpand access
1989-09-20Requires certification that UNFPA does not support or participate in the management of a program of coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization in the People's Republic of China. — TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE MIKULSKI (D, MD) MOTION TO TABLE THE KASTEN (R, WI) AMENDMENT TO HR 2939, FOREIGN ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 2939 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to ReconsiderYeaDirection not readable
1989-09-20Requires certification that UNFPA does not support or participate in the management of a program of coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization in the People's Republic of China. — TO TABLE THE KASTEN (R, WI) AMENDMENT TO HR 2939, FOREIGN ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS, TO STOP THE USE OF FUNDS BY THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND FROM GOING TO ORGANIZATIONS IN CHINA THAT ARE INVOLVED IN FORCED ABORTIONS OR STERILIZATIONS.H.R. 2939 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayRestrict access
1988-10-07TO TABLE THE CRANSTON, CA AMENDMENT TO S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO ALLOW THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO PAY FOR ABORTIONS IN THE CASES OF RAPE, INCEST OR DANGER TO THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WITH FEDERAL MONIES AND MAKE NON-FEDERAL MONIES AVAILABLE TO NEEDY WOMEN FOR THE SAME.S. 2238 · 100th CongressNayExpand access
1988-10-06TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO S 2238, TECHNICAL TAX CORRECTIONS, TO DENY TAX-EXEMPT STATUS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PERFORM OR PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR ABORTION.S. 2238 · 100th CongressYeaExpand access
1988-09-30TO TABLE THE BRADLEY, NJ AMENDMENT TO HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, TO DISAGREE WITH THE HOUSE AMENDMENT THAT NO FUNDS FROM THE BILL BE USED FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT IF THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WAS IN DANGER.H.R. 4776 · 100th CongressNayExpand access
1988-09-13TO RECONSIDER THE WEICKER, CT MOTION TO INSIST THAT THE SENATE RECONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO PERMIT USE OF MEDICAID FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS IN THE CASE OF PREGNANCY FROM RAPE OR INCEST. APPROPRIATIONS, TO PERMIT THE USE OF MEDICAID MONEY FOR ABORTIONS IN THE CASE OF PREGNANCY FROM RAPE OR INCEST.100th CongressNayRestrict access
1988-09-13TO TABLE THE WEICKER, CT MOTION TO INSIST THE SENATE CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO PERMIT THE USE OF MEDICAID MONEY FOR ABORTIONS IN THE CASE OF PREGNANCY FROM RAPE OR INCEST.H.R. 4783 · 100th CongressNayExpand access
1988-07-27TO AMEND HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 LABOR-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO PERMIT MEDICAID-FUNDED ABORTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF PROMPTLY-REPORTED RAPE OR INCEST.H.R. 4783 · 100th CongressYeaExpand access
1988-07-27TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 LABOR-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES-EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROHIBIT FEDERAL FUNDING OF PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE CONTRACEPTIVES, ABORTIONS, OR COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING CONTRACEPTIVES AND ABORTIONS, AT ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.H.R. 4783 · 100th CongressYeaExpand access
1988-07-25TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 4783, FISCAL 1989 EDUCATION/HHS/LABOR APPROPRIATIONS, TO STRIKE THE LANGUAGE ALLOWING MEDICAID-FUNDED ABORTIONS IN CASES OF INCEST OR RAPE.H.R. 4783 · 100th CongressYeaExpand access
1988-07-07TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, TO PREVENT THE USE OF FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS, EXCEPT WHERE THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS IS ENDANGERED BY THE PREGNANCY.H.R. 4776 · 100th CongressYeaExpand access
1988-07-07TO TABLE THE EXON,, NE AMENDMENT TO HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, TO PREVENT THE USE OF FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS, EXCEPT WHERE THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS ENDANGERED BY THE PREGNANCY OR IN REPORTED CASES OF INCEST AND RAPE.H.R. 4776 · 100th CongressYeaExpand access
1988-01-28TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACT DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY FEDERALLY-FUNDED INDIVIDUAL, PROGRAM, OR INSTITUTION TO PERFORM OR PAY FOR AN ABORTION.S. 557 · 100th CongressYeaRestrict access
1988-01-28TO AMEND S 557, CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT, TO CLARIFY THAT NO PART OF THE LEGISLATION REQUIRES ANY INDIVIDUAL, PROGRAM, OR INSTITUTION TO PAY FOR OR PERFORM AN ABORTION.S. 557 · 100th CongressYeaRestrict access
1987-09-30TO TABLE THE NICKLES, OK AMENDMENT TO HR 2713, THE FISCAL 1988 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION, WHICH WOULD BAN THE USE OF FEDERAL OR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS UNLESS THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS ENDANGERED.H.R. 2713 · 100th CongressYeaExpand access
1986-10-03TO RULE ON THE GERMANENESS OF THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO HJ RES 738, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD DENY STATUS AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, AND AS A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION RECIPIENT, FOR ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PERFORM, FINANCE OR PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR ABORTIONS.99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-09-16TO ADOPT AN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 5175, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE AMENDMENT WOULD REPLACE LANGUAGE IN THE BILL THAT PROHIBITED ANY FEDERAL OR DISTRICT FUNDS FROM BEING USED FOR ABORTIONS, EXCEPT IN CASES ENDANGERING THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WITH LANGUAGE WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT FEDERAL FUNDS FROM BEING SPENT ON ABORTIONS, EXCEPT WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM, OR IN CASES OF RAPE AND INCEST.H.R. 5175 · 99th CongressYeaExpand access
1985-11-07TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH) AMENDMENT TO HR 3067, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION, EXCEPT WHEN THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS THREATENED.H.R. 3067 · 99th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1985-11-07TO TABLE THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 3067, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, T STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS TO FINANCE ABORTIONS.H.R. 3067 · 99th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1985-10-24TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC) AMENDMENT TO HR 2965, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE AND THE JUDICIARY FOR FISCAL 1986, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM TO BE USED FOR ABORTIONS FOR INMATES, EXCEPT WHEN THE WOMAN'S LIFE IS IN DANGER.H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressYeaExpand access
1984-10-03TO TABLE THE WEICKER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 648. THE WEICKER AMENDMENT AMENDS THE LANGUAGE WHICH ALLOWS FEDERAL ABORTION FUNDING IN LIFE-THREATENING SITUATIONS ONLY, TO PERMIT THESE BENEFITS TO GO TO THE VICTIMS OF RAPE OR INCEST. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 3498th CongressNayExpand access
1984-08-08TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6040. THE HELMS AMENDMENT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT IS TO BE COMMENDED FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN CONDEMNING ABORTION AT HOME AND ABROAD AS A GRAVE INJUSTICE AGAINST UNBORN HUMAN BEINGS, AND THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE TO MODIFY THE DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN POLICIES OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROTECT UNBORN HUMAN BEINGS FROM THE VIOLENCE OF ABORTION. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 31H.R. 6040 · 98th CongressYeaExpand access
1983-11-10TO AMEND H. J. RES. 413 TO STRIKE THE FUNDING LANGUAGE AS PROVIDED FOR IN H.R. 4139 (THE TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1984), AS PASSED THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON OCTOBER 27, 1983. THIS LANGUAGE RELATED TO USING FEDERAL INSURANCE TO PAY FOR ABORTIONS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 23H.R. 4139 · 98th CongressYeaRestrict access
1983-11-09TO AFFIRM THE RULING OF THE CHAIR IN SUSTAINING A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST THE DENTON AMENDMENT TO S.J.RES. 194, CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1984, AS BEING LEGISLATION ON AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE DENTON AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUNDS TO MAKE PAYMENTS RELATING TO ANY ABORTION. (RULING REJECTED)98th CongressYeaExpand access
1983-11-09TO TABLE THE DENTON AMENDMENT TO S. J. RES. 194, A MEASURE MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984 FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. THE DENTON AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUNDS TO MAKE PAYMENTS RELATING TO ANY ABORTION. (MOTION FAILED)98th CongressYeaExpand access
1983-06-28TO PASS S. J. RES. 3, A MEASURE AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY IN CONGRESS AND THE STATES WITH RESPECT TO ABORTION, THEREBY OVERTURNING THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN ROE VS. WADE. (MOTION FAILED;2/3 REQUIR98th CongressNayExpand access
1982-12-16TO TABLE THE HATFIELD MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 631 WAS AGREED. THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT RELATES TO ABORTION COVERAGE UNDER FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 43H.J.Res. 631 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-12-16TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 631 RELATING TO ABORTION COVERAGE UNDER FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 43H.J.Res. 631 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-09-15TO TABLE THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 520. THE HELMS AMENDMENT BANS ABORTIONS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 40H.J.Res. 520 · 97th CongressYeaExpand access
1982-09-15TO CLOSE DEBATE ON THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 520. THE HELMS AMENDMENT BANS ABORTIONS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 40H.J.Res. 520 · 97th CongressNayExpand access
1982-09-13TO CLOSE DEBATE ON THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 520. THE HELMS AMENDMENT BANS ABORTIONS. (MOTION FAILED;3/5 REQUIRED) SEE NOTE(S) 40H.J.Res. 520 · 97th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1982-09-09TO CLOSE DEBATE ON THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 520, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY INCREASE IN THE PUBLIC DEBT. THE HELMS AMENDMENT BANS ABORTION. (MOTION FAILED;3/5 REQUIRED) SEE NOTE(S) 40H.J.Res. 520 · 97th CongressNayExpand access
1981-05-21TO AMEND H. R. 3512 BY TABLING THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO USE FEDERAL FUNDS TO PAY FOR ABORTIONS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 5H.R. 3512 · 97th CongressYeaRestrict access
1980-09-30TO TABLE STEVENS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 610, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THROUGH 12/15/80, REAFFIRMING THE SENATES POSITION RELATIVE TO ABORTION. (MOTION FAILED)96th CongressNayExpand access
1980-09-29TO AMEND H. J. RES. 610, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THROUGH 12/15/80, PROVIDING THA STATES REMAIN FREE NOT TO FUND ABORTIONS TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION DEEM APPROPRIATE, AND PROHIBITING PAYMENTS FOR DRUGS, DEVICES TO PREVENT IMPLANTATION OF THE FERTILIZED OVUM, OR FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES NECESSARY FOR THE TERMINATION OF AN ECTOPIC PREGNANCY. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressYeaRestrict access
1980-09-29TO TABLE WEICKER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 610, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THROUGH 12/15/80, THAT PROVIDES THAT NO FUNDS BE USED TO PERFORM ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER BE ENDANGERED, OR EXCEPT FOR SUCH MEDICAL PROCEDURES NECESSARY FOR VICTIMS OF RAPE OR INCEST WHEN IT HAD BEEN REPORTED PROMPTLY TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE. (MOTION FAILED)96th CongressYeaExpand access
1980-06-13TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR HUMPHREY AMENDMENT TO S. 2337 THAT PREVENTS THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION OR ANY (CONTINUED) SUBSIDIARY LEGAL SERVICE ENTITIES FROM ACTING TO GIVE ANY LEGAL SERVICE WHICH SEEKS TO INVALIDATE ANY LAW ENACTED BY CONGRESS ON THE SUBJECT OF ABORTION. THE HUMPHREY AMENDMENT PROHIBITED LEGAL ASSISTANCE RELATING TO ABORTION. (MOTION PASSED. THE MODIFIED HUMPHREY AMENDMENT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED.) SEE NOTE(S) 30S. 2337 · 96th CongressYeaRestrict access
1979-11-15TO AMEND MAGNUSON AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 440, CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROHIBITING FEDERAL FUNDING OF ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS THREATENED. (SEE RC (CONTINUED) 410) (MOTION FAILED)96th CongressNayExpand access
1979-11-06TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROVIDING THAT NO FUNDS BE APPROPRIATED FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressNayExpand access
1979-10-12TO AGREE TO THE HOUSE ABORTION AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 412, CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)96th CongressNayExpand access
1979-09-27TO TABLE THE JEPSEN AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 404 THAT WOULD PROHIBIT THE FEDERAL FUNDING OF ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS ENDANGERED. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 1796th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-09-24TO INSIST ON SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 137 TO H.R. 4389, RESTRICTING MEDICAID FUNDING OF ABORTIONS TO CASES WHERE THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS ENDANGERED OR WHERE MEDICALLY NECESSARY, OR CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 11H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressYeaExpand access
1979-09-24TO RECEDE FROM SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 137 TO H.R. 4389 AND ACCEPT THE HOUSE LANGUAGE ON MEDICAID FUNDING OF ABORTIONS, PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS EXCEPT WHERE THE MOTHER'S LIFE WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM. SEE NOTE(S) 11H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressNayExpand access
1979-07-27TO AMEND H.R. 4580, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, BY CONFORMING FUNDING OF ABORTIONS IN D.C. TO THOSE FUNDED UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4580 · 96th CongressNayExpand access
1979-07-19TO AMEND H.R. 4389 BY PROVIDING FOR FEDERAL FUNDING OF ABORTIONS WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS ENDANGERED, WHEN A VICTIM OF RAPE OR INCEST, OR WHEN TWO PHYSICIANS DETERMINE THAT SEVERE PHYSICAL HEALTH DAMAGE WOULD RESULT IF THE PREGNANCY WERE CARRIED TO TERM. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 11H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressYeaExpand access
1978-09-27TO AMEND H.R. 12929 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF THESE FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS, EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM, OR IN CASES WHERE THE MOTHER IS A VICTIM OF RAPE OR INCEST AND THE CRIME HAS BEEN REPORTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES WITHIN 48 HOURS OF ITS OCCURENCE.H.R. 12929 · 95th CongressNayExpand access
1978-09-27TO AMEND H.R. 12929 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF THESE FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS, EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM.H.R. 12929 · 95th CongressNayExpand access
1978-09-22TO AGREE TO A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 12931 THAT STRIKES LANGUAGE PROHIBITING THE USE OF PEACE CORPS FUNDS FOR ABORTION.H.R. 12931 · 95th CongressNayRestrict access
1977-11-29TO MODIFY THE HOUSE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 583) TO SENATE AMENDMENT #82 (SEE RC 337) TO H.R. 7555. THE BROOKE AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS IF THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED BY THE PREGNANCY, IF SEVERE AND LONG-LASTING PHYSICAL HEALTH DAMAGE WOULD RESULT TO THE MOTHER, OR IF THE MOTHER IS A VICTIM OF RAPE OR INCEST AND HAS REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO THE PROPER AUTHORITIES.H.R. 7555 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1977-11-29TO MODIFY THE BROOKE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 635) TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 583) TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT #82 (SEE RC 337) TO H.R. 7555 BY INSERTING THE WORD "PROMPTLY." THE EFFECT OF THE HELMS PERFECTING AMENDMENT IS TO ALLOW THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS IF THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED BY THE PREGNANCY, OR IF THE MOTHER IS A VICTIM OF RAPE OR INCEST AND HAS "PROMPTLY" REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OR HEALTH SERVICE AGENCY.H.R. 7555 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1977-11-19TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BROOKE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 635) TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 583) TO SENATE AMENDMENT #82 (SEE RC 337) TO H.R. 7555, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, AND OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978. THE HELMS SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS UNLESS THE MOTHER'S LIFE WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM.H.R. 7555 · 95th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1977-11-03TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE MODIFIED HOUSE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 610) TO SENATE AMENDMENT #82 (SEE RC 337) TO H.R. 7555, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, AND OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE FOR FISCAL 1978. THE BROOKE AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE WORDING OF THE BILL SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF HEW FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS ONLY IF THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED BY THE PREGNANCY "AND" IF THERE WOULD BE SEVERE AND LONG-LASTING PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE MOTHER IF THE PREGNANCY WERE CARRIED TO TERM.H.R. 7555 · 95th CongressYeaRestrict access
1977-11-03THAT THE SENATE CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 583) TO SENATE AMENDMENT #82 (SEE RC 337) TO H.R. 7555, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, AND OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978. THE BILL AS MODIFIED BY THE MAGNUSON AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE AUTHORIZED FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES NECESSARY FOR THE TREATMENT OF VICTIMS OF RAPE AND INCEST, AND FOR ABORTIONS IN CASES WHERE THE MOTHER'S LIFE WOULD BE ENDANGERED BY THE PREGNANCY "OR" AND LONG-LASTING PHYSICAL HEALTH DAMAGE TO THE MOTHER WOULD RESULT IF THE PREGNANCY WERE CARRIED TO TERM."H.R. 7555 · 95th CongressYeaExpand access
1977-10-27TO PASS S. RES. 307, A RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING THE SENATE CONFEREES ON H.R. 7555, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, AND OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978, TO RECEDE FROM THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT #82 (SEE RC 337) TO THE BILL. S. RES. 307 PROPOSES THAT THE SENATE CONCUR IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES THE USE OF HEW FUNDS FOR CERTAIN "MEDICAL PROCEDURES" TO TREAT VICTIMS OF RAPE OF INCEST AND FOR ABORTIONS WHEN THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS.Res. 307 · 95th CongressNayRestrict access
1977-09-16TO TABLE THE EAGLETON AMENDMENT TO S. 995, THE BILL AMENDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF PREGNANCY OR RELATED MEDICAL CONDITIONS. THE EAGLETON AMENDMENT STATES THAT IT SHALL BE THE EMPLOYER'S OPTION TO INCLUDE ELECTIVE ABORTION PLANS IN THE COMPANY'S MEDICAL BENEFITS.S. 995 · 95th CongressNayRestrict access
1977-08-04THAT THE SENATE CONCUR IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT #82 TO H.R. 7555, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, AND OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE. SENATE AMENDMENT #82 STATES THAT FEDERAL FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR ABORTIONS WHEN "MEDICALLY NECESSARY," WHEN THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS ENDANGERED, OR IN CASES OF INCEST OR RAPE.H.R. 7555 · 95th CongressNayRestrict access
1977-06-29TO AMEND H.R. 7555 BY ALLOWING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR PERFORMING ABORTIONS IN THOSE CASES WHERE THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS ENDANGERED, "WHERE MEDICALLY NECESSARY" OR WHERE NECESSARY AS TREATMENT FOR RAPE OR INCEST.H.R. 7555 · 95th CongressYeaExpand access
1977-06-29TO AMEND H.R. 7555 BY DELETING THE SECTION OF THE BILL THAT SEVERELY RESTRICTS THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS.H.R. 7555 · 95th CongressNayRestrict access
1977-06-29TO AMEND H.R. 7555 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT IN THOSE CASES WHERE THE MOTHER'S LIFE WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM.H.R. 7555 · 95th CongressNayExpand access
1977-04-01TO AMEND H.R. 4877 BY AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL $5 MILLION IN APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR FAMILY PLANNING PROJECT GRANTS OF THE HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.95th CongressYeaExpand access
1976-09-16TO RECEDE AND CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT #68 TO H.R. 14232. THE AMENDMENT BANS THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO PAY FOR ABORTIONS.H.R. 14232 · 94th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1976-08-10THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 14232. THE SENATE AMENDMENT STRIKES A SECTION WHICH FORBIDS THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO PAY FOR, PROMOTE OR ENCOURAGE ABORTIONS.H.R. 14232 · 94th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1976-06-24ON A SEPARATE VOTE IN THE HOUSE, TO AGREE TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 14232, WHICH PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUNDS IN THE BILL TO PAY FOR OR TO PROMOTE ABORTIONS.H.R. 14232 · 94th CongressNayExpand access
1976-06-24TO AMEND H.R. 14232, BY PROHIBITING FUNDS UNDER TITLE II TO BE USED TO PAY FOR ABORTIONS OR TO PROMOTE OR ENCOURAGE ABORTIONS.H.R. 14232 · 94th CongressNayExpand access
1974-10-08TO AMEND THE HANSEN SUBSTITUTE TO H.RES. 988 BY CREATING A SELECT COMMITTEE TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND LEGISLATION TO RESOLVE THE CONTROVERSY OVER THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION ON ABORTION.H.Res. 988 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-06-27TO AMEND H.R. 15580 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS, ABORTIONS REFERRAL SERVICES OR ABORTIFACIENT DRUGS OR DEVICES.H.R. 15580 · 93rd CongressNayExpand access
1974-05-29TO AMEND H.R. 14449 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FAMILY PLANNING FUNDS FOR PAYING MEDICAL EXPENSES IN ABORTION CASES.H.R. 14449 · 93rd CongressYeaRestrict access
1973-06-21TO AMEND H.R. 7824 SO AS TO PROHIBIT LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN LITIGATION REGARDING ABORTION.H.R. 7824 · 93rd CongressYeaRestrict access
1973-06-21TO AMEND H.R. 7824 BY PROHIBITING LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN LITIGATION TO COMPEL NON-THERAPUTIC ABORTIONS CONTRARY TO RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.H.R. 7824 · 93rd CongressYeaRestrict access

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