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H.RES.257: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 760) to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 3, 2003
- Latest Major Action June 4, 2003
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Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on June 3, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 760 (partial-birth abortion ban).
(Source: Library of Congress)
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The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-139, by Mrs. Myrick.
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Section 2 of the rule provides that after passage of H.R. 760, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table S. 3, the Partial-Birth Abortion Act of 2003, and to consider the Senate bill in the House. The rule further provides for a motion to strike all after the enacting clause of S. 3 and to insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 760 as passed by the House and waives all points of order against the motion to strike and insert.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 56.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 257.
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 280 - 138 (Roll no. 236).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| June 3, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Sue Myrick (R-N.C.) |