A bill to provide for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo.

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Introduced

20 March 2005

Last action

21 March 2005 · Vote

Status

Became Public Law No: 109-3.

Summary

Grants jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida to hear, determine, and render judgment on a suit or claim by or on behalf of Theresa Marie Schiavo for the alleged violation of any right of hers under the U.S. Constitution or laws relating to the withholding or withdrawal of food, fluids, or medical treatment necessary to sustain her life.

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Timeline

20 March 2005
Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with 3 hours of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and pass S. 686.
Source: Floor
20 March 2005
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1700-1723, CR 3/21/2005 H1723-1728)
Source: Floor
20 March 2005
Floor
Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
20 March 2005
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
20 March 2005
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
20 March 2005
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3099-3103; text as passed Senate: CR S3103; text of measure as introduced: CR S3105)
Source: Floor
20 March 2005
Introduced
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3099-3103; text as passed Senate: CR S3103; text of measure as introduced: CR S3105)
Source: Floor
20 March 2005
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
21 March 2005
Became law
Became Public Law No: 109-3.
Source: President
21 March 2005
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
21 March 2005
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
21 March 2005
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
21 March 2005
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
21 March 2005
Action
Cleared for White House.
21 March 2005
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 182 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 686 with 10 minutes 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.
Source: Floor
21 March 2005
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
21 March 2005
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 203 - 58 (Roll no. 90). (text: CR 3/20/2005 H1700-1701)
Source: Floor
21 March 2005
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 203 - 58 (Roll no. 90).(text: CR 3/20/2005 H1700-1701)
Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

Enrolled Bill · 25 March 2005 · Download file
Public Law · 21 March 2005 · Download file
Engrossed in Senate · 20 March 2005 · Download file
Considered and Passed Senate · 20 March 2005 · Download file

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/686
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/s/686
us · 109-s-686 · source updated 7 April 2025