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Michael Edward Lowry on Abortion & Contraception

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Abortion & Contraception24 votes · 80.8/100 consistent
Expand accessRestrict access

30 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Abortion & Contraception. 24 of them counted toward the score above: 21 toward “Expand access” and 3 toward “Restrict access”.

The other 6 did not count: 5 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 1 was one 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
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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressNayExpand 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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayExpand 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
1980-09-03TO AMEND H.R. 8061, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BY PROHIBITING USE OF ANY OF THESE FUNDS TO PAY FOR ABORTIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8061 · 96th CongressNayExpand access
1980-08-20TO AMEND H.R. 7583 BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS TO PAY FOR ABORTIONS, OR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES OF ANY HEALTH PLAN UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES BENEFITS FOR ABORTIONS UPON THE EXPIRATION OF EXISTING CONTRACTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7583 · 96th CongressNayExpand access
1980-06-11TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE HYDE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5200, FAIR HOUSING, THAT PERMITS APPRAISERS TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION FACTORS OTHER THAN RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX OR HANDICAP. THE HYDE AMENDMENT PERMITTED APPRAISERS TO CONSIDER ALL FACTORS SHOWN BY DOCUMENTATION TO BE RELEVANT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5200 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-11TO RECOMMIT H.R. 4962 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD AN AMENDMENT REQUIRING PARENTAL CONSENT BEFORE FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AND SUPPLIES COULD BE MADE AVAILABLE TO MINORS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4962 · 96th CongressNayExpand access
1979-12-11TO AMEND H.R. 4962 BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS TO PERFORM ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4962 · 96th CongressNayExpand access
1979-12-06TO AGREE TO SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENTS TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 4962, PROHIBITING FUNDING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS ENDANGERED. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4962 · 96th CongressNayExpand access
1979-10-30TO CONCUR WITH SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 137 TO H.R. 4389, WITH AN AMENDMENT PROHIBITING FEDERAL FUNDING OF ABORTION EXCEPT WHERE THE MOTHER'S LIFE WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WAS CARRIED TO TERM, OR VICTIMS OF REPORTED RAPE OR INCEST. THE SENATE AMENDMENT PERMITS FERDERAL FUNDING IN CASES WHERE "MEDICALLY NECESSARY." (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressYeaRestrict access
1979-10-09TO AMEND H. J. RES. 413, LABOR/HEW CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROHIBITING USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHERE THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS ENDANGERED, OR CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 413 · 96th CongressYeaRestrict access
1979-07-17TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO THE DORNAN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4580 (SEE RC 343). THE WILSON AMENDMENT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL PAYMENT IN THE BILL TO PERFORM ABORTIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4580 · 96th CongressYeaExpand access
1979-07-11TO AMEND H.R. 2444 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FACILITIES UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT BY ANY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION WHICH USES MANDATORY STUDENT FEES TO PAY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2444 · 96th CongressNayExpand access
1979-06-27TO AMEND H.R. 4389 BY SUBSTITUTING THE ANTI-ABORTION LANGUAGE IN CURRENT LAW FOR THE LANGUAGE IN THE BILL. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressYeaRestrict access

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