H.R. 760 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
H.R. 760 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 13, 2003, sponsored by Steve Chabot with 161 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 161
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit any physician or other individual from knowingly performing a partial-birth abortion, except when necessary to save the life of a mother that is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Chabot (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 148 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2003
- Passed the HouseJun 4, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Laid on the table. See S. 3 for further action. (Jun 4, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 4, 2003 · Passed282–139 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jun 4, 2003 · Failed165–256
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jun 4, 2003
- Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActHouse · Jun 4, 2003
- Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActHouse · Jun 4, 2003
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 151: Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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