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S. 6 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

S. 6 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 15, 2025, sponsored by James Lankford with 50 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 15, 2025
Co-sponsors
50
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act This bill establishes requirements for the degree of care a health care practitioner must provide in the case of a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

James Lankford (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 50 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 15, 2025
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 11. (CR S294-295) (Jan 22, 2025)

How Congress voted

  • On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
    Senate · Jan 22, 2025 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
    52–47

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 6 (119th Congress): Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-s-6/born-alive-abortion-survivors-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-17).