H.R. 3803 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
H.R. 3803 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 23, 2012, sponsored by Trent Franks with 222 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 222
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform an abortion within the District of Columbia except in conformity with this Act's requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Trent Franks (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 216 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 23, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 220 - 154, 2 Present (Roll no. 539). (Jul 31, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 31, 2012 · Failed220–154
Every roll call vote on this bill
- District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection ActHouse · Jul 31, 2012
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 112th Congress
Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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