United States · Bill · S
S. 403 (109th)
Child Custody Protection Act
Introduced
16 February 2005
Last action
29 September 2006 · Vote
Status
Cloture on the motion to concur in House amendment not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 42. Record Vote Number: 263. (consideration: CR S10616-10618)
Sponsors
Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Allen, George [R-VA], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]
Subjects
Defence
Source updated
9 March 2026
Summary
Child Custody Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit transporting a minor across a state line to obtain an abortion (deems such transporting to be a de facto abridgment of the right of a parent under any law in the minor’s state of residence that requires parental involvement in the minor’s abortion decision). Makes an exception for an abortion necessary to save the life of the minor. Protects from prosecution or civil liability the minor or the minor’s parents for violations of this Act. Makes it an affirmative defense to a prosecution or civil action under this Act that a defendant reasonably believed that before the minor obtained the abortion, the required parental consent or notification or judicial authorization took place. Authorizes any parent who suffers harm from a violation of this Act to seek relief in a civil action. Defines "parent" to include a guardian, legal custodian, or person standing in loco parentis.
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Timeline
16 February 2005
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
16 February 2005
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
17 February 2005
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.
Source: Calendars
21 July 2006
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8095-8097)
Source: Floor
25 July 2006
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
25 July 2006
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
25 July 2006
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8151-8188)
Source: Floor
25 July 2006
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 34. Record Vote Number: 216.(text: CR S8187-8188)
Source: Floor
25 September 2006
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1039 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 403 with 1 hour 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. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted.
Source: Floor
26 September 2006
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
26 September 2006
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 153 (Roll no. 479). (text: CR H7412-7414)
Source: Floor
26 September 2006
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 153 (Roll no. 479).(text: CR H7412-7414)
Source: Floor
26 September 2006
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7404)
Source: Floor
26 September 2006
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1039. (consideration: CR H7412-7422)
Source: Floor
26 September 2006
Passed
Rule H. Res. 1039 passed House.
Source: Floor
26 September 2006
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of S. 403 with 1 hour 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. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted.
Source: Floor
27 September 2006
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Source: Floor
29 September 2006
Vote
Cloture on the motion to concur in House amendment not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 42. Record Vote Number: 263. (consideration: CR S10616-10618)
Source: Floor
Votes
29 September 2006 · Cloture Motion Rejected · On the Cloture Motion S. 403 · Cloture Motion Rejected · Official source
Yes 57 · No 42 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Nay
- Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]Nay
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
25 July 2006 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 403 · Bill Passed · Official source
Yes 65 · No 34 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Nay
- Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]Nay
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Engrossed Amendment House · 26 September 2006 · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · 25 July 2006 · Download file
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 17 February 2005 · Download file
Documents
9 official files
Engrossed Amendment House (text)
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Engrossed Amendment House (text)
Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 26 September 2006
Engrossed Amendment House (PDF)
Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 26 September 2006
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 26 September 2006
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 27 July 2006
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Engrossed in Senate (text)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 25 July 2006
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Engrossed in Senate (PDF)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 25 July 2006
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 17 February 2005
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Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 17 February 2005
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 16 February 2005
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Sponsors
- Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] · R · Cosponsor
Related records
- related to → Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
- related to → Child Custody Protection Act
- related to → Child Custody Protection Act
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 403) 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.
- amends ← To authorize grants to carry out programs to provide education on preventing teen pregnancies, and for other purposes.
- amends ← To punish parents who have committed incest.
- amends ← An amendment in the Nature of a substitute considered as adopted pursuant to the provisions of S. 403.
- amends ← SAMDT 5102
- amends ← SAMDT 5092
- amends ← SAMDT 5099
- amends ← SAMDT 5096
- amends ← SAMDT 5098
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/403
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/s/403
- us · 109-s-403 · source updated 9 March 2026