S. 3 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
S. 3 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Feb 14, 2003, sponsored by Rick Santorum with 45 co-sponsors. Congress held 9 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 108-105
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 whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rick Santorum (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 43 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2003
- Passed the SenateMar 13, 2003
- Passed the HouseOct 2, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentOct 28, 2003
- Became lawNov 5, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-105. (Nov 5, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On the Conference Report
Senate · Oct 21, 2003 · Conference Report Agreed to64–34 - On Agreeing to the Conference Report
House · Oct 2, 2003 · Passed281–142 - On the Motion
Senate · Sep 17, 2003 · Motion Agreed to93–0 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Mar 13, 2003 · Bill Passed64–33 - On the Motion
Senate · Mar 12, 2003 · Motion Rejected42–56
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To improve the availability of contraceptives for women.Senate · Mar 11, 2003
- In the nature of a substitute.Senate · Mar 12, 2003
- A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.Senate · Mar 12, 2003
- To express the sense of the Senate concerning the decision of the Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade.Senate · Mar 12, 2003
- In the nature of a substitute.Senate · Mar 12, 2003
- A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.Senate · Mar 13, 2003
- A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.Senate · Sep 17, 2003
- Partial-Birth Abortion Ban ActHouse · Oct 2, 2003
- A bill to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.Senate · Oct 21, 2003
More bills from Rick Santorum in the 108th Congress
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
- 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
- H.R. 218: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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