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Robert Freeman Smith

Robert Freeman Smith on Abortion & Contraception

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Abortion & Contraception63 votes · 83.5/100 consistent
Expand accessRestrict access

88 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Abortion & Contraception. 63 of them counted toward the score above: 6 toward “Expand access” and 57 toward “Restrict access”.

The other 25 did not count: 25 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
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 PassageYeaRestrict 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 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 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 PassageYeaRestrict 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
1994-05-25(HOUSE REJECTED THE BEILENSON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING APPROPRIATED FOR VOLUNTARY FAMILY PLANNING ASSISTANCE BY $100 MILLION, TO BE OFFSET BY A .75 PERCENT ACROSS-THE-BOARD CUT IN ALL OTHER APPROPRIATIONS.)H.R. 4426 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1994-04-19H.R.4092 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 (CRIME BILL) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE HABEAS CORPUS PROVISIONS LIMITING DEATH-ROW APPEALS.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1994-03-24(HOUSE REJECTED THE MICHEL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS; CANCEL ALL NEW PROGRAMS OFFERED; ELIMINATE THE AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR USE IN FAMILY PLANNING AND REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES AND PROVISIONS FOR OPPORTUNITY-TO-LEARN STANDARDS; AND RETAIN PROVISIONS FOR MAGNET SCHOOL ASSISTANCE, BILINGUAL EDUCATION AND INDIAN EDUCATION.)H.R. 6 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1994-02-10(HOUSE REJECTED THE HYDE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY COVERAGE OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS UNDER THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL LAW; CHANGE TO STANDARDS USED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN DETERMINING WHETHER TO INITIATE A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION; MAKE FUNDING FOR ANY INDEPENDENT COUNSEL INVESTIGATION THAT LASTS MORE THAN 2 YEARS SUBJECT TO ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS; REQUIRE EACH INDEPENDENT COUNSEL TO APPLY TO THE SPECIAL COURT DIVISION FOR REAPPOINTMENT EVERY 2 YEARS; REQUIRE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REIMBURSE ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR ANY PERSON SUBJECT TO AN INDEPENDENT COUNSEL INVESTIGATION WHO IS NOT INDICTED, WHO IS ACQUITTED OR IS NOT CONVICTED OR WHOSE CONVICTION IS OVERTURNED ON APPEAL; REQUIRE ALL ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS TO TERMINATE AUTOMATICALLY AFTER 120 DAYS IF THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL LAW EXPIRES IN THE FUTURE; AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ISSUE SUBPOENAS DURING PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS; REQUIRE INDEPENDENT COUNSELS TO COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL PROCEDURES REGARDING THE USE AND DISCLOSURE OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION; AND PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT COUNSELS.)H.R. 811 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1993-06-30(ON A SEPARATE VOTE, THE HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES THAT NONE OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED SHALL BE EXPENDED FOR ANY ABORTION EXCEPT WHEN IT IS MADE KNOWN TO THE FEDERAL ENTITY OR OFFICIAL TO WHICH FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED THAT AN ABORTION IS NECESSARY TO SAVE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER, OR THE PREGNANCY IS THE RESULT OF RAPE OR INCEST.)H.R. 2518 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1993-06-30(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES THAT NONE OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED SHALL BE EXPENDED FOR ANY ABORTION EXCEPT WHEN IT IS MADE KNOWN TO THE FEDERAL ENTITY OR OFFICIAL TO WHICH FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED THAT AN ABORTION IS NECESSARY TO SAVE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER, OR THAT THE PREGNANCY IS THE RESULT OF RAPE OR INCEST.)H.R. 2518 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1993-03-25FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1993 — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE UNSOELD MOTION TO TABLE THE WAXMAN MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE.)H.R. 670 · 103rd Congress · TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDERNayRestrict access
1993-03-25FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1993 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 670, TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT PREGNANT WOMEN RECEIVING ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT ARE PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION AND COUNSELING REGARDING THEIR PREGNANCIES.)H.R. 670 · 103rd Congress · On PassageNayRestrict access
1993-03-25FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1993 — (HOUSE REJECTED THE BLILEY MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT REGARDING PARENTAL NOTIFICATION ON ABORTIONS AND THE AWARDING OF GRANTS OR CONTRACTS TO ENTITIES THAT DO NOT AGREE THAT IT WILL NOT PERFORM AN ABORTION ON AN UNEMANCIPATED MINOR UNDER THE AGE OF 18 AND WILL NOT PERMIT THE FACILITIES OF THE ENTITY TO PERFORM ANY ABORTION ON A MINOR, WITHOUT WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN STATING THAT AN ABORTION HAS BEEN REQUESTED AND 48 HOURS HAVE ELAPSED AFTER SUCH NOTIFICATION; THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN CERTIFIES THAT THE MINOR IS SUFFERING FROM A PHYSICAL DISORDER OR DISEASE MAKING THE ABORTION NECESSARY TO PREVENT DEATH AND THERE IS INSUFFICIENT TIME TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT NOTIFICATION TO THE PARENTS; THE PREGNANCY RESULTED FROM INCEST WITH A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE MINOR OR SHE HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO SEXUAL ABUSE, CHILD ABUSE, OR CHILD NEGLECT BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN; AND THAT THE ENTITY COMPLY WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAWS THAT ARE IN EFFECT AND PROVIDE THAT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN BE NOTIFIED BEFORE AN ABORTION IS PERFORMED ON A MINOR.)H.R. 670 · 103rd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaRestrict access
1993-03-25(HOUSE AGREED, ON A SEPARATE VOTE, TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT, THAT REQUIRES THAT PERSONS WHO COUNSEL PATIENTS AT FEDERALLY FUNDED FAMILY PLANNING CLINICS ON PREGNANCY MANAGEMENT OPTIONS MUST HAVE A PROFESSIONAL DEGREE IN MEDICINE, NURSING, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, AN ALLIED PROFESSION, SOCIAL WORK OR PERSONS WHO MEET CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OR PERSONS WHO ARE ALLOWED TO PROVIDE SUCH COUNSELING UNDER STATE LAW.)H.R. 670 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1993-03-25H.R.670 BY WAXMAN (D-CA) -- FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1993 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DELAY AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE TITLE X GRANTS BE AWARDED ONLY TO STATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES.)H.R. 670 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1993-03-24FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1993 — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE WAXMAN MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RISE.)H.R. 670 · 103rd Congress · ON MOTION TO RISENayDirection not readable
1993-03-24(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, THAT REQUIRES THAT PERSONS WHO COUNSEL PATIENTS AT FEDERALLY FUNDED FAMILY PLANNING CLINICS ON PREGNANCY MANAGEMENT OPTIONS MUST HAVE A PROFESSIONAL DEGREE IN MEDICINE, NURSING, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, AN ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSION, SOCIAL WORK OR PERSONS WHO MEET CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OR PERSONS WHO ARE ALLOWED TO PROVIDE SUCH COUNSELING UNDER STATE LAW.)H.R. 670 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpand access
1993-03-24H.R.670 BY WAXMAN (D-CA) -- FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1993 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE WAXMAN AMENDMENT TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES THAT PERSONS WHO COUNSEL PATIENTS AT FEDERALLY FUNDED FAMILY PLANNING CLINICS MAY BE PERSONS WHO MEET CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OR PERSONS WHO ARE ALLOWED TO PROVIDE SUCH COUNSELING UNDER STATE LAW.)H.R. 670 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1993-03-24PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 670; FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1993 — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MOAKLEY MOTION TO TABLE THE SLAUGHTER MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE.)H.Res. 138 · 103rd Congress · TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDERNayDirection not readable
1993-03-24PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 670; FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1993 — (HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 138, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 670 WAS CONSIDERED.)H.Res. 138 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
1993-03-24PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 670; FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1993 — H.RES.138 BY SLAUGHTER, LOUISE (D-NY) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 670 (HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RULE.)H.Res. 138 · 103rd Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
1993-03-11H.R.4 BY WAXMAN (D-CA) -- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH REVITALIZATION ACT OF 1993 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BLILEY AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, THAT RESTORES THE FETAL TISSUE RESEARCH CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND ADDS AN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT THAT ATTENDING PHYSICIANS CERTIFY THAT ABORTIONS IN WHICH FETAL TISSUE IS DONATED FOR TRANSPLANT RESEARCH WERE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE LAW.)H.R. 4 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpand access
1993-03-10(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BLILEY AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE WAXMAN SUBSTITUTE THAT RESTORES THE FETAL TISSUE RESEARCH CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND ADDS AN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT THAT ATTENDING PHYSICIANS CERTIFY THAT ABORTIONS IN WHICH FETAL TISSUE IS DONATED FOR TRANSPLANT RESEARCH WERE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE LAW.)H.R. 4 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpand access
1993-03-10H.R.4 BY WAXMAN (D-CA) -- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH REVITALIZATION ACT OF 1993 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE WAXMAN SUBSTITUTE TO THE BLILEY AMENDMENT THAT RESTORES THE FETAL TISSUE RESEARCH CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND ADDS AN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT THAT ATTENDING PHYSICIANS CERTIFY THAT ABORTIONS IN WHICH FETAL TISSUE IS DONATED FOR TRANSPLANT RESEARCH WERE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE LAW.)H.R. 4 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1992-10-02FAMILY PLANNING REAUTHORIZATION — S.323 BY CHAFEE (R-RI) -- FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1992 (VETOED, 9/25/92) (TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR THE HOUSE VOTED TO SUSTAIN THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF S. 323, TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT PREGNANT WOMEN RECEIVING ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT ARE PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION AND COUNSELING REGARDING THEIR PREGNANCIES.)S. 323 · 102nd Congress · PASSAGE, OBJECTIONS OFTHE PRESIDENT NOTWITHSTANDINGNayRestrict access
1992-08-06FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1992 — S.323 BY CHAFEE (R-RI) -- FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1992 (VETOED, 9/25/92) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 323, TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT PREGNANT WOMEN RECEIVING ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT ARE PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION AND COUNSELING REGARDING THEIR PREGNANCIES.)S. 323 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportNayRestrict access
1992-06-04(HOUSE AGREED TO THE AUCOIN AMENDMENT THAT REINSTATES A DEFENSE DEPARTMENT POLICY IN EFFECT FROM 1982 TO 1988 ALLOWING MILITARY MEDICAL FACILITIES OVERSEAS TO OFFER SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DEPENDENTS STATIONED ABROAD, ABORTION SERVICES WHEN THEY PAY FOR ALL COSTS THEMSELVES, INCLUDING INDIRECT COSTS.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1992-05-12LEGAL SERVICES REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1991 — (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL BACK TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT CONSISTING OF THE LANGUAGE OF THE BILL AS REPORTED ALONG WITH PROVISIONS OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS PREVIOUSLY OFFERED AND REJECTED TO BAR THE USE OF ANY FEDERAL, NON-FEDERAL, OR PRIVATE FUNDS FOR ANY ABORTION-RELATED ACTIVITIES; EXPANDING THE RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING BY LEGAL SERVICE AGENCIES; PROHIBITING LEGAL SERVICE AGENCIES FROM REPRESENTING CLIENTS IN CASES INVOLVING LOCAL AND JUDICIAL REDISTRICTING; PROHIBITING THE USE OF NON-FEDERAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT LEGAL SERVICES ACTIVITIES FOR WHICH FEDERAL FUNDS CANNOT BE USED; AND REQUIRING COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION.)H.R. 2039 · 102nd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaRestrict access
1992-05-12H.R.2039 BY FRANK, BARNEY (D-MA) -- LEGAL SERVICES REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1992 (HOUSE REJECTED THE GEKAS EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT RECIPIENT AGENCIES FROM USING ANY FEDERAL, PUBLIC, PRIVATE, OR IOLTA FUNDS FOR ANY LITIGATION OR PROCEEDING PERTAINING TO ABORTION, OR ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITY TO PASS OR DEFEAT LEGISLATION OR REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ABORTION.)H.R. 2039 · 102nd Congress · ON AGEEING TO THE AMENDMENTSYeaRestrict access
1992-04-30FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 — H.R.3090 BY WAXMAN (D-CA) -- FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3090, TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE PROGRAM OF ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES.)H.R. 3090 · 102nd Congress · On PassageNayRestrict access
1992-04-30PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3090; FAMILY PLANNING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 — H.RES.442 BY SLAUGHTER, LOUISE (D-NY) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 3090 (HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 442, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 3090 WAS CONSIDERED.)H.Res. 442 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
1991-10-22(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT DELETES PROVISIONS ALLOWING PRISONERS UNDER A DEATH SENTENCE TO RAISE CERTAIN RACIAL BIAS CLAIMS IN HABEAS APPEALS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1991-10-17(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT FEDERAL GRANTS BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE STATES TO RESPOND TO HABEAS APPEALS IN DEATH PENALTY CASES.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1991-10-17H.R.3371 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- THE BIDEN-THURMOND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS ACT OF 1991 ACT FOR THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION AND FIXED PLATFORMS ALIEN WITNESS COOPERATION ACT OF 1991 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 ANTIDRUG, ASSAULT WEAPONS LIMITATION ACT OF 1991 POLICE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT POLICE OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 HABEAS CORPUS REFORM ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION PROCEDURES ACT OF 1991 GUN CRIMINALS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1991 ICE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS ACT OF 1991 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION ACT OF 1991 NATIONAL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT FEDERAL PRISONER DRUG TESTING ACT OF 1991 ILLEGAL DRUG PROFITS ACT OF 1991 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT THE CHEMICAL CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1991 MURDER OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS ACT OF 1991 TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS CONTROL ACT NATIONAL CHILD ABUSER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1991 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD PROSECUTION ACT OF 1991 INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT UNITED STATES MARSHALS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT ORDER TO LAND AND TO BRING TO ACT OF 1991 COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL LAW IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPLOITATION OF ALIENS ACT OF 1991 ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF 1991 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN REGISTRATION ACT COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST CREDIT CARD FRAUD ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS REGARDING HABEAS CORPUS REFORM AND RACIAL BIAS CLAIMS BY PRISONERS UNDER A DEATH SENTENCE IN HABEAS APPEALS.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1991-06-12(HOUSE REJECTED THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISION OF CURRENT LAW THAT REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO CERTIFY ANNUALLY THAT PAKISTAN DOES NOT POSSES A NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE DEVICE BEFORE UNITED STATES FOREIGN AID CAN BE GIVEN TO THAT COUNTRY.)H.R. 2508 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
1991-05-22(HOUSE AGREED TO THE AUCOIN AMENDMENT THAT EXTENDS ACCESS TO ABORTION AND OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES TO SERVICE MEMBERS STATIONED OVERSEAS.)H.R. 2100 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1990-09-18TO AMEND HR 4739, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991, TO PROVIDE SERVICEMEN AND THEIR DEPENDENTS STATIONED OVERSEAS WITH REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES.H.R. 4739 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict access
1990-06-27TO AMEND HR 5114, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1991, TO PROVIDE $1.5 MILLION FOR VOLUNTARY FAMILY PLANNING AND $1.5 MILLION FOR OTHER HEALTH AND CHILD SURVIVAL PROJECTS IN ROMANIA, BUT NOT PROVIDE THESE FUNDS TO ANY SPECIFIED FAMILY PLANNING ORGANIZATION.H.R. 5114 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1990-06-27TO AMEND THE LEHMAN (D, FL) AMENDMENT TO HR 5114, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1991, TO RETAIN THE $1.5 MILLION FOR FAMILY PLANNING IN ROMANIA, BUT STRIKE FROM THE BILL LANGUAGE WHICH EARMARKS FUNDS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF LONDON AND THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND.H.R. 5114 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrict access
1989-08-02TO AMEND HR 3026, DC APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ANY OF THE DISTRICT'S FUNDS TOWARDS PROVIDING ABORTIONS.H.R. 3026 · 101st CongressYeaRestrict access
1989-06-22TO AMEND HR 2655, FOREIGN AID AUTHORIZATION, TO PERMIT THE PROHIBITION CONCERNING ABORTION TO THE EXTENT THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH UNITED STATES LAW.H.R. 2655 · 101st CongressNayExpand access
1988-09-28TO RECOMMIT TO THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE HR 4776, FISCAL 1989 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS, TO DEMAND LANGUAGE TO BAN THE USE OF FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT IN CASES WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE AT RISK.H.R. 4776 · 100th CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressYeaRestrict 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 CongressYeaRestrict access
1986-07-17TO RISE FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND REPORT HR 5161 BACK TO THE HOUSE. (DEFEAT OF THIS MOTION ALLOWED FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE DORNAN, CALIF. AMENDMENT TO HR 5161, TO PROHIBIT USE OF JUSTICE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS TO PAY FOR AN ABORTION OR TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ABORTION, EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED IF THE FETUS WERE CARRIED TO TERM.H.R. 5161 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-07-30THE SMITH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE USE OF FEDERAL OR LOCAL FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EXCEPT IN CASES OF RAPE, INCEST OR DANGER TO THE MOTHER. (MOTION PASSED)99th CongressYeaRestrict access
1985-07-17TO RISE AND REPORT THE H R 2965 BACK TO THE HOUSE. (MOTION FAILED) (SUBSEQUENTLY, THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE AGREED TO THE DEWINE AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FUNDS TO BE USED FOR LITIGATION WITH RESPECT TO ABORTION.)H.R. 2965 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-07-10TO AMEND THE SNOWE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR THE SMITH AMENDMENT TO H R 1555. THE SMITH AMENDMENT TO THE SNOWE AMENDMENT IS A PERFECTING AMENDMENT WHICH REQUIRES THAT NONGOVERNMENT FOREIGN-BASED ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING U.S. FUNDS NOT PERFORM OR ACTUALLY PROMOTE ABORTION. THE SMITH AMENDMENT BEING AMENDED BY THE SNOWE SUBSTITUTE STATES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING VOLUNTARY FAMILY PLANNING; RESTRICTS FUNDING FOR POPULATION PLANNING IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, INCLUDING FUNDING THROUGH TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH POPULATION PROGRAMS FOR THAT COUNTRY; AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO ANNUALLY DETERMINE IF THERE ARE VALID REPORTS OF PRC COERCIVE POPULATION CONTROL PRACTICES, AND TO ADVISE THAT GOVERNMENT OF ITS NEGATIVE IMPACT ON UNITED STATES-CHINA RELATIONS; AND AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO WITHHOLD FUNDING EARMARKED FOR CHINA FROM THE UNITED NATIONS FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES FOR OBLIGATION TO OTHER POPULATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THE SNOWE SUBSTITUTE STATES THAT POPULATION PLANNING FUNDS SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO ALLOW FUNDS TO BE USED TO PAY FOR ABORTIONS AS A METHOD OF FAMILY PLANNING, AND PERMITS THE PRESIDENT TO DENY POPULATION PLANNING FUNDS TO COUNTRIES OR ORGANIZATIONS BECAUSE OF THE TYPES OF VOLUNTARY AND NONCOERCIVE FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMS IT CARRIES OUT OR PROMOTES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1555 · 99th CongressYeaRestrict access
1985-07-10TO AMEND H R 1555 TO STATE THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING VOLUNTARY FAMILY PLANNING; RESTRICT FUNDING FOR POPULATION PLANNING IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, INCLUDING FUNDING THROUGH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH POPULATION PROGRAMS FOR THAT COUNTRY; TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO ANNUALLY DETERMINE IF THERE ARE VALID REPORTS OF PRC COERCIVE POPULATION CONTROL PRACTICES, AND TO ADVISE THAT GOVERNMENT OF ITS NEGATIVE IMPACT ON UNITED STATES-CHINA RELATIONS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO WITHHOLD FUNDING EARMARKED FOR CHINA FROM THE UNITED NATIONS FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES FOR OBLIGATION TO OTHER POPULATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1555 · 99th CongressYeaRestrict access
1985-07-10TO AMEND THE SMITH AMENDMENT TO H R 1555. THE SMITH AMENDMENT: STATES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING VOLUNTARY FAMILY PLANNING; RESTRICTS FUNDING FOR POPULATION PLANNING IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, INCLUDING FUNDING THROUGH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH POPULATION PROGRAMS FOR THAT COUNTRY; AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO ANNUALLY DETERMINE IF THERE ARE VALID REPORTS OF PRC COERCIVE POPULATION CONTROL PRACTICES, AND TO ADVISE THAT GOVERNMENT OF ITS NEGATIVE IMPACT ON UNITED STATES-CHINA RELATIONS; AND AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO WITHHOLD FUNDING EARMARKED FOR CHINA FROM THE UNITED NATIONS FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES FOR OBLIGATION TO OTHER POPULATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THE FASCELL AMENDMENT PRESERVES THE EARMARKING OF UNITED NATIONS FUND FOR POPULATION ACTIVITIES ASSISTANCE FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (MOTIO FAILED)H.R. 1555 · 99th CongressNayRestrict 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

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