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H.R. 1833:
Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1995
104th Congress

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1995-1996
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See H.R. 1833 [104th] on THOMAS for the official source of information on this bill or resolution.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial-birth abortions.

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJun 14, 1995
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJul 18, 1995
Occurred: Amendments (13 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseNov 1, 1995
Occurred: Passed SenateDec 7, 1995
Failed: Vetoed by PresidentApr 10, 1996
Occurred: Veto Override Succeeded in HouseSep 19, 1996
Failed: Failed Veto Override in SenateSep 26, 1996
This bill never became law. This bill was proposed in a previous session of Congress. Sessions of Congress last two years, and at the end of each session all proposed bills and resolutions that haven't passed are cleared from the books. Members often reintroduce bills that did not come up for debate under a new number in the next session.
Last Action:
Jan 6, 1997: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Related:
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Votes:
Nov 1, 1995: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 288 Ayes, 139 Nays, 5 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Dec 7, 1995: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 54 Ayes, 44 Nays, 1 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Sep 19, 1996: The House of Representatives attempted to override the President's veto of this bill, and the vote passed, by roll call vote. The totals were 285 Ayes, 137 Nays, 12 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Sep 26, 1996: The Senate attempted to override the President's veto of this bill, but failed, by roll call vote. The totals were 58 Ayes, 40 Nays, 2 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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