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Ron Paul

Ron Paul on Abortion & Contraception

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Abortion & Contraception55 votes · 59.3/100 consistent
Expand accessRestrict access

83 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Abortion & Contraception. 55 of them counted toward the score above: 7 toward “Expand access” and 48 toward “Restrict access”.

The other 28 did not count: 27 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
2011-10-13To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services under such ActH.R. 358 · 112th Congress · On PassageDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2011-10-13To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services under such ActH.R. 358 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsDid not voteDirection not readable
2011-10-13Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 358) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services under such Act.H.Res. 430 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionDid not voteDirection not readable
2011-05-04No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion ActH.R. 3 · 112th Congress · On PassageYeaRestrict access
2011-05-04No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion ActH.R. 3 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2011-05-04Providing for consideration of H.R. 3, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion ActH.Res. 237 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2005-04-27Child Interstate Abortion Notification ActH.R. 748 · 109th Congress · On PassageNayExpand access
2005-04-27Child Interstate Abortion Notification ActH.R. 748 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2005-04-27Child Interstate Abortion Notification ActH.R. 748 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2005-04-27Providing for the consideration of H.R. 748, Child Interstate Abortion Notification ActH.Res. 236 · 109th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
2003-10-02Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActS. 3 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaRestrict access
2003-06-04Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActH.R. 760 · 108th Congress · On PassageYeaRestrict access
2003-06-04Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActH.R. 760 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2003-06-04Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 760) to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.H.Res. 257 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2002-09-25Abortion Non-Discrimination ActH.R. 4691 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaRestrict access
2002-09-25Abortion Non-Discrimination ActH.R. 4691 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2002-09-25Providing for Consideration of H.R. 4691, Abortion Non-Discrimination ActH.Res. 546 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2002-07-24Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActH.R. 4965 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaRestrict access
2002-07-24Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActH.R. 4965 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2002-07-24Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 4965; Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActH.Res. 498 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2000-04-05Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2000 — H R 3660 QUESTION: ON PASSAGE PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 2000H.R. 3660 · 106th Congress · On PassageYeaRestrict access
2000-04-05Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2000 — H R 3660 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 2000H.R. 3660 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2000-04-05Providing for consideration of H.R. 3660; Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2000 — H RES 457 QUESTION: ON AGREEING TO THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3660; PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 2000H.Res. 457 · 106th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1998-10-08H.R.4274 BY PORTER (R-IL) -- FISCAL YEAR 1999 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ISTOOK SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE GREENWOOD AMENDMENT, TO PROHIBIT TITLE X FUNDING TO A FAMILY PLANNING PROVIDER THAT KNOWINGLY PROVIDES CONTRACEPTIVES TO A MINOR WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.)H.R. 4274 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1998-08-06(HOUSE REJECTED THE NORTON AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS FUNDS OTHER THAN FEDERAL FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED FOR ABORTIONS. .)H.R. 4380 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1998-08-04(HOUSE REJECTED THE DEGETTE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 103 THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO BE USED TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS ENDANGERED, OR IN THE CASE OF RAPE.)H.R. 4276 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1998-07-23Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — (TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR, HOUSE VOTED TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H.R. 1122, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS.)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · Passage, Objections of the President NotwithstandingYeaRestrict access
1998-07-23Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — H.R.1122 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1997 (VETOED OCTOBER 10, 1997) (HOUSE AGREED TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1122, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS.)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · Motion to Discharge the CommitteeYeaRestrict access
1998-07-16(HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAURO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 514, RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF FEHB PLAN COVERAGE FOR ABORTIONS.)H.R. 4104 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1998-07-15Child Custody Protection Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3682, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROHIBIT TAKING MINORS ACROSS STATE LINES TO AVOID LAWS REQUIRING THE INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS IN ABORTION DECISIONS.)H.R. 3682 · 105th Congress · On PassageNayExpand access
1998-07-15Child Custody Protection Act — H.R.3682 BY ROS-LEHTINEN (R-FL) -- CHILD CUSTODY PROTECTION ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT MOTION TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3682 BACK TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT MAKES IT ILLEGAL TO USE FORCE OR COERCE A MINOR ACROSS STATE LINES TO OBTAIN AN ABORTION.)H.R. 3682 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayRestrict access
1998-07-15Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3682, Child Custody Protection Act — H.RES.499 BY MYRICK (R-NC) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 3682 (HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION TO H. RES. 499, THE RULE THAT PROVIDED FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3682, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROHIBIT TAKING MINORS ACROSS STATE LINES TO AVOID LAWS REQUIRING THE INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS IN ABORTION DECISIONS./.)H.Res. 499 · 105th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
1998-06-24(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COBURN AMENDMENT PROHIBITING FUNDS TO BE USED BY THE FDA FOR ANY DRUG FOR THE CHEMICAL INDUCEMENT OF ABORTION.)H.R. 4101 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1998-05-20(HOUSE REJECTED THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REPEAL PROVISIONS OF CURRENT LAW THAT PROHIBIT PRIVATELY FUNDED ABORTIONS FOR FEMALE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND DEPENDENTS AT DOD FACILITIES OVERSEAS. .)H.R. 3616 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1997-11-06Forced Abortion Condemnation Act — (HOUSE AGREED TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON FINAL PASSAGE.)H.R. 2570 · 105th Congress · On motion to table the motion to reconsiderYeaDirection not readable
1997-11-06Forced Abortion Condemnation Act — H.R.2570 BY FOWLER (R-FL) -- FORCED ABORTION CONDEMNATION ACT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2570, TO CONDEMN THOSE OFFICIALS OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, AND OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF FORCED ABORTIONS BY PREVENTING SUCH PERSONS FROM ENTERING OR REMAINING IN THE UNITED STATES.)H.R. 2570 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaDirection not readable
1997-10-08Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY’s 1998 and 1999 — H.R.1757 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- FOREIGN AFFAIRS REFORM AND RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1997 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES CONSOLIDATION ACT OF 1997 FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1998 AND 1999 PEACE CORPS ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1997 UNITED NATIONS REFORM ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CALLAHAN MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 1757, TO CONSOLIDATE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AGENCIES, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 AND 1999, TO INSIST UPON THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN TITLE XXI OF THE HOUSE BILL (RELATING TO UNITED STATES POLICY WITH RESPECT TO FORCED ABORTION AND FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS THAT PERFORM OR PROMOTE ABORTION). .)H.R. 1757 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesYeaDirection not readable
1997-10-08Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — H.R.1122 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1997 (VETOED OCTOBER 10, 1997) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 1122, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS. .)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · Agree to Senate AmendmentsYeaRestrict access
1997-10-08Providing for the consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — H.RES.262 BY MYRICK (R-NC) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 1122 (HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION. .)H.Res. 262 · 105th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
1997-10-07Foreign Operations Appropriations, FY 1998 — H.R.2159 BY CALLAHAN (R-AL) -- FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LARGENT MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE TO INSIST UPON THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 581 OF THE HOUSE BILL (RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS THAT PERFORM OR ACTIVELY PROMOTE ABORTIONS). .)H.R. 2159 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesYeaRestrict access
1997-09-25(HOUSE REJECTED THE NORTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 103 THAT PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR ABORTIONS IN THE FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM .)H.R. 2267 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1997-09-25H.R.2267 BY ROGERS (R-KY) -- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS ANY DEFENDANT WHO PREVAILS IN A FEDERAL PROSECUTION AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECOVER ATTORNEY FEES UNLESS THE GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHES THAT IT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY JUSTIFIED IN INITIATING AND PROSECUTING THE CASE .)H.R. 2267 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1997-09-11(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT UPDATES CURRENT LAW AND PROHIBITS THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS IN MANAGED CARE CONTRACTS AND CLARIFIES THE EXCEPTION FOR LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS.)H.R. 2264 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1997-09-09(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, BY THE CASTLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES PROVIDERS OF SERVICES UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO CERTIFY THAT FAMILY PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED IN THE DECISION OF MINORS TO SEEK FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AND THAT COUNSELING IS PROVIDED ON HOW TO RESIST COERCIVE SEXUAL ACTIVITIES. .)H.R. 2264 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpand access
1997-09-09(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CASTLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES PROVIDERS OF SERVICES UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO CERTIFY THAT FAMILY PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED IN THE DECISION OF MINORS TO SEEK FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AND THAT COUNSELING IS PROVIDED ON HOW TO RESIST COERCIVE SEXUAL ACTIVITIES. .)H.R. 2264 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1997-09-04(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS U.S. POPULATION ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS THAT PERFORM ABORTIONS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES, VIOLATE THE ABORTION LAWS OF THESE COUNTRIES, OR LOBBY FOR CHANGES IN THEIR ABORTION LAWS; PROVIDES FOR EXCEPTIONS IN CASES OF RAPE, INCEST, OR WHEN THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER IS ENDANGERED; AND PROHIBITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE U.N. FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT THE FUND HAS EITHER TERMINATED ALL ACTIVITIES IN CHINA OR DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING CERTIFICATION THERE HAVE BEEN NO FORCED ABORTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CHINA'S FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM. .)H.R. 2159 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1997-09-04(HOUSE REJECTED THE GILMAN AMENDMENT TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT ALLOWS ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT PROMOTE ABORTION AS A METHOD OF FAMILY PLANNING AND THAT USE FUNDS TO PREVENT ABORTION AS A METHOD OF FAMILY PLANNING TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING; PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR THE U.N. FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS STOPPED ALL ACTIVITY IN CHINA, AND ABSENT THE CERTIFICATION, TRANSFERS THE $25 MILLION CONTRIBUTION TO THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR POPULATION ASSISTANCE. .)H.R. 2159 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1997-09-04(HOUSE REJECTED THE PAUL AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT ANY FUNDING FOR POPULATION CONTROL, FAMILY PLANNING ACTIVITIES, OR ABORTION PROCEDURES. .)H.R. 2159 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1997-06-19(HOUSE REJECTED THE HARMON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT ABORTIONS AT DEFENSE FACILITIES OVERSEAS FOR FEMALE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND DEPENDENTS.)H.R. 1119 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1997-06-11(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS POPULATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE TO ANY FOREIGN ORGANIZATION UNTIL THE ORGANIZATION CERTIFIES THAT IT WILL NOT PERFORM ABORTIONS IN ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED OR IN CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST AND CERTIFIES THAT IT WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITY TO ALTER THE LAWS OR POLICIES OF ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY CONCERNING THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH ABORTION IS PERMITTED, REGULATED, OR PROHIBITED; AND PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA) UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT UNFPA HAS TERMINATED ALL ACTIVITIES IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING SUCH CERTIFICATION THERE HAVE BEEN NO COERCED ABORTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAMILY PLANNING POLICIES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)H.R. 1757 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1997-06-05(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS POPULATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE TO ANY FOREIGN ORGANIZATION UNTIL THE ORGANIZATION CERTIFIES THAT IT WILL NOT PERFORM ABORTIONS IN ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED OR IN CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST AND CERTIFIES THAT IT WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITY TO ALTER THE LAWS OR POLICIES OF ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY CONCERNING THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH ABORTION IS PERMITTED, REGULATED, OR PROHIBITED; AND PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS TO THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA) UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT UNFPA HAS TERMINATED ALL ACTIVITIES IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING SUCH CERTIFICATION THERE HAVE BEEN NO COERCED ABORTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAMILY PLANNING POLICIES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA .)H.R. 1757 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1997-06-05H.R.1757 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR FY 1998 AND FY 1999, AUTHORIZATION (HOUSE REJECTED THE CAMPBELL AMENDMENT TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF POPULATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR ABORTIONS IN ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED OR IN CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST; PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDING TO LOBBY FOR OR AGAINST ABORTION; AND PROHIBIT ANY U.S. FUNDING TO THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND TO BE USED FOR A COUNTRY PROGRAM IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND IMPOSES A DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR REDUCTION OF U.S. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE U.N. POPULATION FUND FOR ANY AMOUNTS USED ON FUTURE PROGRAMS IN CHINA.)H.R. 1757 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1997-03-20Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1122, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL BIRTH-ABORTIONS.)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaRestrict access
1997-03-20Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — (HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH, WITH AMENDMENTS THAT INCLUDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION PROHIBITION FOR A LIFE ENDANGERING PHYSICAL CONDITION CAUSED BY THE PREGNANCY OR TO AVERT ADVERSE LONG-TERM PHYSICAL HEALTH CONSEQUENCES TO THE MOTHER.)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayRestrict access
1997-03-20Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — H.R.1122 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE SUSTAINED THE CANADY POINT OF ORDER AGAINST THE HOYER MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH, WITH AMENDMENTS PROHIBITING AN ABORTION AFTER THE FETUS HAS BECOME VIABLE EXCEPT WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO PRESERVE THE LIFE OF THE WOMAN OR AVERT ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES.)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · table appeal of the ruling of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
1997-03-20Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 100, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 1122 WAS CONSIDERED.)H.Res. 100 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1997-03-20Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1122, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — H.RES.100 BY MYRICK (R-NC) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 1122 (HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RULE.)H.Res. 100 · 105th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
1997-02-13Funds Appropriated for Population Planning — H.R.581 BY SMITH, CHRISTOPHER (R-NJ) -- FAMILY PLANNING FACILITATION AND ABORTION FUNDING RESTRICTION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 581, TO AMEND PUBLIC LAW 104-208 TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT MAY MAKE FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR POPULATION PLANNING AND OTHER POPULATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE ON MARCH 1, 1997, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS THAT PERFORM OR ACTIVELY PROMOTE ABORTIONS.)H.R. 581 · 105th Congress · On PassageNayExpand access
1997-02-13Approving the Presidential Finding Regarding International Family Planning Programs — H.J.R.36 BY ARMEY (R-TX) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC LAW 104-208 ON POPULATION PLANNING PROGRAMS (HOUSE PASSED H.J. RES. 36, APPROVING THE PRESIDENTIAL FINDING THAT THE LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY SECTION 518A(A) OF THE FOREIGN OPERATIONS EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1997, IS HAVING A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE POPULATION PLANNING PROGRAM.)H.J.Res. 36 · 105th Congress · On PassageNayRestrict 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 CongressNayRestrict 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 CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressNayExpand 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 CongressNayExpand 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 CongressNayRestrict 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 CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressNayExpand 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 CongressYeaRestrict access
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 CongressNayRestrict access
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 CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressYeaRestrict access

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