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H.R. 3660 (106th)

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2000

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Introduced

15 February 2000

Last action

25 May 2000 · Introduced

Status

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.

Sponsors

Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Sherwood, Don [R-PA-10], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11], Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4], Rep. Fletcher, Ernie [R-KY-6], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Hill, Rick [R-MT-At Large], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7], Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52]

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Summary

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2000 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit any physician from knowingly performing a partial-birth abortion in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, unless it is necessary to save the mother's life that is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury. Prescribes penalties. Defines a "partial birth abortion" as an abortion in which the person performing the abortion deliberately and intentionally: (1) vaginally delivers some portion of an intact living fetus until the fetus is partially outside the body of the mother, for the purpose of performing an overt act that the person knows will kill the fetus while the fetus is partially outside the mother's body; and (2) performs the overt act that kills the fetus while the intact living fetus is partially outside the mother's body. Authorizes the father, if married to the mother at the time of the abortion, and the maternal grandparents of the fetus, if the mother is under 18 years of age, to obtain specified relief in a civil action, unless the pregnancy resulted from the plaintiff's criminal conduct or the plaintiff consented to the abortion. Authorizes a defendant accused of an offense under this Act to seek a hearing before the State Medical Board on whether the physician's conduct was necessary to save the life of the mother. Prohibits the prosecution of a woman upon whom a partial-birth abortion is performed for conspiracy to violate this Act or under provisions regarding punishment as a principal or an accessory or for concealment of a felony.

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Timeline

  1. 15 February 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 February 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 February 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 April 2000

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 457 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3660 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. After passage of H.R. 3660, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill S. 1692 and to consider the bill in the House. It shall be in order to move to strike all after the enacting clause of S. 1692 and insert the provisions of H.R. 3660 as passed by the House. All points of order against the motion to strike and insert are waived. If the motion is adopted and the Senate bill,

    Source: Floor

  5. 5 April 2000

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 5 April 2000

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 287 - 141 (Roll no. 104). (text: CR H1779)

    Source: Floor

  7. 5 April 2000

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 287 - 141 (Roll no. 104).(text: CR H1779)

    Source: Floor

  8. 5 April 2000

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 140 - 289 (Roll no. 103). (text: CR H1799)

    Source: Floor

  9. 5 April 2000

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 457. (consideration: CR H1779-1801)

    Source: Floor

  10. 5 April 2000

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 5 April 2000

    Floor

    Mr. Frank (MA) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.

    Source: Floor

  12. 5 April 2000

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  13. 5 April 2000

    Passed

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3660 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. After passage of H.R. 3660, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill S. 1692 and to consider the bill in the House. It shall be in order to move to strike all after the enacting clause of S. 1692 and insert the provisions of H.R. 3660 as passed by the House. All points of order against the motion to strike and insert are waived. If the motion is adopted and the Senate bill is passed, it shall be in order for the House to insist on its amendment and request a conference with the Senate.

    Source: Floor

  14. 5 April 2000

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 457 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 6 April 2000

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 25 May 2000

    Introduced

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.

    Source: Calendars

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