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Charles E. Schumer

Charles E. Schumer on Abortion & Contraception

DemocratNY

Abortion & Contraception132 votes · 70.7/100 consistent
Expand accessRestrict access

173 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Abortion & Contraception. 132 of them counted toward the score above: 116 toward “Expand access” and 16 toward “Restrict access”.

The other 41 did not count: 41 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
2026-04-23To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to extending the prohibition on Medicaid payments to abortion providers.S.Con.Res. 33 · 119th Congress · On the MotionNayExpand access
2026-03-25A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".S.J.Res. 103 · 119th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaRestrict access
2025-07-16To strike the rescission of funds appropriated for Global Health programs, including family planning and reproductive health.H.R. 4 · 119th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpand access
2025-03-03A bill to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.S. 9 · 119th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayDirection not readable
2025-01-22A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.S. 6 · 119th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayExpand access
2024-07-10A bill to express support for protecting access to reproductive health care after the Dobbs v. Jackson decision on June 24, 2022.S. 4554 · 118th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayDirection not readable
2024-06-05A bill to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.S. 4381 · 118th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayRestrict access
2023-04-19A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".S.J.Res. 10 · 118th Congress · On the MotionNayExpand access
2022-05-11A bill to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services.S. 4132 · 117th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaExpand access
2022-04-27A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services".S.J.Res. 41 · 117th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedNayExpand access
2022-02-28A bill to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services.H.R. 3755 · 117th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaExpand access
2021-08-11To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to relating to improving health programs, which may include prohibiting funding for abortions of unborn children with Down syndrome or other chromosomal conditions.S.Con.Res. 14 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand access
2021-08-11To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to improving health care by establishing penalties for providers performing elective abortions when the post-fertilization age of the unborn child is 20 weeks or greater.S.Con.Res. 14 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand access
2021-08-10To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to abortion funding.S.Con.Res. 14 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2021-02-04To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to improving health care to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.S.Con.Res. 5 · 117th Congress · On the MotionNayExpand access
2020-02-25A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.S. 311 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayExpand access
2019-02-25A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.S. 311 · 116th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayExpand access
2019-01-17A bill to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.S. 109 · 116th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayExpand access
2015-08-03A bill to prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.S. 1881 · 114th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayExpand access
2013-03-23To create a point of order against any legislation that would provide taxpayer funds to the United Nations while any member nation forces citizens or residents of that nation to undergo involuntary abortions.S.Con.Res. 8 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2013-03-22To express the sense of the Senate to enact Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act.S.Con.Res. 8 · 113th Congress · On the MotionNayExpand access
2013-03-22To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to protect women's access to health care, including primary and preventative health care, family planning and birth control, and employer-provided contraceptive coverage, such as was provided under the Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148).S.Con.Res. 8 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpand access
2010-03-24To reduce the cost of providing federally funded prescription drugs by eliminating fraudulent payments and prohibiting coverage of Viagra for child molesters and rapists and for drugs intended to induce abortion.H.R. 4872 · 111th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpand access
2009-12-08To prohibit the use of Federal funds for abortions.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpand access
2009-03-05To require that amounts appropriated for the United Nations Population Fund are not used by organizations which support coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.H.R. 1105 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand access
2009-01-28To restore the prohibition on funding of nongovernmental organizations that promote abortion as a method of birth control (the "Mexico City Policy").H.R. 2 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand access
2008-03-13To increase funding for the Department of Justice for the vigorous enforcement of a prohibition against taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions consistent with the Child Custody Protection Act, which passed the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 65-34, with an offset.S.Con.Res. 70 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand access
2007-10-18To prohibit the provision of funds to grantees who perform abortions.H.R. 3043 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand access
2007-09-06To prevent contributions to organizations that perform or promote abortion as a method of family planning.H.R. 2764 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand access
2007-09-06To prohibit funding of organizations that support coercive abortion.H.R. 2764 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand access
2006-09-29A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.S. 403 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayExpand access
2006-07-25A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.S. 403 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayExpand access
2005-03-17To expand access to preventive health care services that reduce unintended pregnancy (including teen pregnancy), reduce the number of abortions, and improve access to women's health care.S.Con.Res. 18 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpand access
2003-10-21A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the Conference ReportNayExpand access
2003-09-17A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the MotionYeaRestrict access
2003-03-13A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayExpand access
2003-03-12A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.S. 3 · 108th Congress · On the MotionYeaRestrict access
2000-09-14To require that the Congressional-Executive Commission monitor the cooperation of the People's Republic of China with respect to POW/MIA issues, improvement in the areas of forced abortions, slave labor, and organ harvesting, and for other purposes.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-09-14To require that the Congressional-Executive Commission monitor the cooperation of the People's Republic of China with respect to POW/MIA issues, improvement in the areas of forced abortions, slave labor, and organ harvesting, and for other purposes.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-09-13To express the sense of Congress regarding forced abortions in the People's Republic of China.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-09-13To require that the Congressional-Executive Commission monitor the cooperation of the People's Republic of China with respect to POW/MIA issues, improvement in the areas of forced abortions, slave labor, and organ harvesting, and for other purposes.H.R. 4444 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-06-30To prohibit the expenditure of certain appropriated funds for the distribution or provision of, or the provision of a prescription for, postcoital emergency contraception.H.R. 4577 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpand access
2000-06-28To fund a coordinated national effort to prevent, detect, and educate the public concerning Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effect and to identify effective interventions for children, adolescents, and adults with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effect.H.R. 4577 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2000-06-20To repeal the restriction on the use of Department of Defense facilities for privately funded abortions.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayExpand access
1999-10-21A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial birth abortions.S. 1692 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayExpand access
1999-10-21To provide for certain disclosures and limitations with respect to the transference of human fetal tissue.S. 1692 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand access
1999-10-20To express the sense of Congress concerning Roe v. Wade and partial birth abortion bans.S. 1692 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1999-10-20A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial birth abortions.S. 1692 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayRestrict access
1999-10-20A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial birth abortions.S. 1692 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedNayExpand access
1999-07-01To prohibit the use of funds the pay for an abortion or to pay for the administrative expenses in connection with certain health plans that provide coverage for abortions.S. 1282 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpand access
1999-05-26To repeal the restriction on use of the Department of Defense facilities for privately funded abortions.S. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayExpand access
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 AmendmentNayExpand 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 AmendmentYeaExpand 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 AmendmentYeaExpand 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 NotwithstandingNayExpand 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 CommitteeNayExpand 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 AmendmentYeaExpand 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 InstructionsYeaExpand 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 QuestionNayDirection 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 AmendmentNayExpand 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 AmendmentYeaExpand 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 reconsiderNayDirection 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 ConfereesDid not voteDirection 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 AmendmentsNayExpand 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 QuestionNayDirection 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 ConfereesNayExpand 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 AmendmentYeaExpand 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 AmendmentNayDirection 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 AmendmentNayExpand 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 AmendmentYeaRestrict 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 AmendmentYeaExpand 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 AmendmentNayExpand 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 AmendmentYeaExpand 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 AmendmentNayExpand 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 AmendmentYeaExpand 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 AmendmentNayExpand 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 AmendmentNayExpand 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 AmendmentYeaExpand 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 PassageNayExpand 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 ChairNayDirection 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 ResolutionNayDirection 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 QuestionNayDirection 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 PassageYeaExpand access
1996-09-19Partial-Birth Abortion Ban — (HOUSE VOTED TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H.R. 1833, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS.)H.R. 1833 · 104th Congress · Passage, Objections of the President NotwithstandingNayExpand access
1996-09-19Partial-Birth Abortion Ban — H.R.1833 BY CANADY (R-FL) -- PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1995 (VETOED 4/10/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CANADY MOTION TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY FROM THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE PRESIDENT'S VETO MESSAGE AND THE BILL.)H.R. 1833 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Discharge the Judiciary CommitteeNayDirection not readable
1996-07-22H.R.3845 BY WALSH (R-NY) -- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 (PUB. L. 104-194, APPROVED 9/9/96) (HOUSE REJECTED NORTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO RESTRICT FEDERAL FUNDS, BUT NOT DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS, FROM BEING USED FOR ABORTION.)H.R. 3845 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpand access
1996-07-17(HOUSE REJECTED THE HOYER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REMOVE THE RESTRICTIONS ON ABORTIONS UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAM.)H.R. 3756 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpand access
1996-07-12(HOUSE AGREED TO THE OBEY SUBSTITUTE TO THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS TITLE X FAMILY PLANNING GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT CERTIFY TO THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THAT IT ENCOURAGES FAMILY PARTICIPATION IN THE DECISION OF THE MINOR TO SEEK FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES.)H.R. 3755 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1996-05-14H.R.3230 BY SPENCE (R-SC) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 RESERVE FORCES REVITALIZATION ACT OF 1996 SIKES ACT IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAURO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REVERSE ACTIONS TAKEN LAST YEAR WHICH PROHIBITED PRIVATELY FUNDED ABORTIONS FOR MILITARY WOMEN AND DEPENDENTS AT OVERSEAS MILITARY HOSPITALS.)H.R. 3230 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpand access
1996-03-27Partial-Birth Abortion Ban — H.R.1833 BY CANADY (R-FL) -- PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1995 (VETOED 4/10/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CANADY MOTION TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 1833, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTIONS.)H.R. 1833 · 104th Congress · Agree to Senate AmendmentsNayExpand access
1996-03-27Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1833) to ban partial birth abortions — H.RES.389 BY GREENE (R-UT) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 1833 (HOUSE PASSED H. RES. 389, THE RULE WHICH PROVIDED FOR THE MOTION TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 1833.)H.Res. 389 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
1996-03-07H.R.3019 BY LIVINGSTON (R-LA) -- BALANCED BUDGET DOWN PAYMENT ACT, II DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 THE JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 PRISON LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 USEC PRIVATIZATION ACT FDA EXPORT REFORM AND ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1996 DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996 GREENS CREEK LAND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE LOWEY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE PROVISIONS PERMITTING STATES TO DECIDE WHETHER TO USE MEDICAID FUNDS TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION IN THE CASE OF RAPE OR INCEST.)H.R. 3019 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpand access
1995-11-01Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1833, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS.)H.R. 1833 · 104th Congress · On PassageNayExpand access
1995-11-01H.R.1833 BY CANADY (R-FL) -- PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO MAKE IN ORDER THE USE OF CERTAIN EXHIBITS IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.)104th Congress · use of exhibits on the floor of the House of RepresentativesYeaDirection not readable
1995-10-31Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996 — (HOUSE RECEDED AND CONCURRED IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBERED 115, REGARDING PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR ABORTION LOBBYING, AND ON FUNDING FOR ABORTIONS.)H.R. 1868 · 104th Congress · Recede And Concur With Amendment In Senate Amendment No. 115NayExpand access
1995-10-31Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY 1996 — H.R.1868 BY CALLAHAN (R-AL) -- FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996 MIDDLE EAST PEACE FACILITATION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE OBEY MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL BACK TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE COMMITTEE REPORT THE SAME BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBERED 150, WHICH PLACES A PROHIBITION IN FUNDING FOR ABORTIONS AND INSERT LANGUAGE THAT PROVIDES FOR THE TERMINATION OF COERCIVE POPULATION CONTROL METHODS.)H.R. 1868 · 104th Congress · Recommit Conference Report With InstructionsYeaRestrict access

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