S 1692 in Congressional Session 106

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S 1692

 

Title : A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial birth abortions.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:  5/25/2000

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:

  • 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 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.

Votes

Title : A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial birth abortions.
Votes in the US Senate
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
3401999-10-21On Passage of the BillS. 1692 As amended and modified; Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2000Passed
3391999-10-21On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2323Landrieu Amdt. No. 2323 as modified; To express the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should fully support the economic, educational and medical requirements of families with special needs children.Rejected
3381999-10-21On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2324Smith (NH) Amdt. No. 2324; To provide for certain disclosures and limitations with respect to the transference of human fetal tissue.Rejected
3371999-10-21On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2321Harkin Amdt. No. 2321; To express the sense of Congress in support of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade.Agreed to
3361999-10-21On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2321Motion to Table Harkin Amdt. No. 2321; To express the sense of Congress in support of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade.Rejected
3351999-10-20On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2319Motion to Table Durbin Amendment No. 2319; To provide for a complete substitute.Agreed to
3341999-10-20On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 2322Motion to Table Santorum Amendment No. 2322; To express the sense of Congress concerning Roe v. Wade and partial birth abortion bans.Rejected
3331999-10-20On the Motion to TableMotion to Table the Motion to Reconsider Roll Call No. 332; Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2000Agreed to
3321999-10-20On the Motion to ProceedMotion to Proceed to Consideration of S.1692; Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2000Agreed to
Votes in the US House
This Bill was not Voted in the US House

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of S 1692
 
Bill Number : S 1692
Title : A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial birth abortions.
Sponsor: Sen Santorum, Rick [PA] (introduced 10/5/1999)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Sen Abraham, Spencer [MI] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Ashcroft, John [MO] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Bennett, Robert F. [UT] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Bunning, Jim [KY] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Burns, Conrad R. [MT] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Coverdell, Paul [GA] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Craig, Larry E. [ID] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Crapo, Mike [ID] - 10/5/1999

    Sen DeWine, Mike [OH] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Enzi, Michael B. [WY] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Fitzgerald, Peter [IL] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Frist, William H. [TN] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Gorton, Slade [WA] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Gramm, Phil [TX] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Grams, Rod [MN] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Hagel, Chuck [NE] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Hatch, Orrin G. [UT] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Helms, Jesse [NC] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Hutchinson, Tim [AR] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Lott, Trent [MS] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Lugar, Richard G. [IN] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Mack, Connie, III [FL] - 10/5/1999

    Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 10/5/1999

    Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Murkowski, Frank H. [AK] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Nickles, Don [OK] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Roberts, Pat [KS] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Shelby, Richard C. [AL] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Smith, Bob [NH] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Smith, Gordon H. [OR] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Thomas, Craig [WY] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Thurmond, Strom [SC] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Voinovich, George V. [OH] - 10/5/1999

    Sen Warner, John [VA] - 10/5/1999

Other Info

Bill Number : S 1692
Title : A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial birth abortions.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
10/5/1999:Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
 
10/6/1999:Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 300.
 
10/19/1999:Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S12804-12831)
 
10/20/1999:Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52-48. Record Vote No: 332. (consideration: CR S12863)
 
10/20/1999:Motion to table motion to reconsider was agreed to by Yea-Nay Vote. 53-47. Record Vote No: 333. (consideration: CR S12863)
 
10/20/1999:Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S12861-12899)
 
10/20/1999:Motion by Senator Santorum to commit to Senate Committee on HELP with instructions made in Senate.
 
10/20/1999:Motion by Senator Santorum to commit to Senate Committee on HELP with instructions withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S12896)
 
10/21/1999:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S12949-12970, S12972-12999)
 
10/21/1999:Mr. Santorum submitted a modification to the text of S.1692, which was agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
 
10/21/1999:Passed Senate as modified and with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 63-34. Record Vote No: 340. (text of measure as passed in Senate: CR S12997; text of measure as modified in Senate: CR S12980)
 
10/25/1999 12:31pm:Received in the House.
 
10/25/1999:Message on Senate action sent to the House.
 
10/25/1999 5:55pm:Held at the desk.
 
5/25/2000 11:40am:Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 457. (consideration: CR H3829-3830)
 
5/25/2000 11:40am: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,
 
5/25/2000 11:42am:The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 3660. Agreed to without objection.
 
5/25/2000 11:42am:On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H3829)
 
5/25/2000 11:42am:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
5/25/2000 11:43am:Mr. Canady asked unanimous consent that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.
 
5/25/2000 11:44am:On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.
 
5/25/2000 11:44am:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
5/25/2000 11:44am:Mr. Conyers moved that the House instruct conferees.
 
5/25/2000 11:44am:DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the managers on the part of the House to meet promptly with the managers on the part of the Senate on all issues committted to conference.
 
5/25/2000 11:44am:On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by voice vote.
 
5/25/2000 11:44am:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
5/25/2000 11:44am:The Speaker appointed conferees: Hyde, Canady, Goodlatte, Conyers, and Watt (NC).
 
5/25/2000:Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill and House requests a conference.