Amendment sought to delete section 103 which prohibits funds in the bill from being used to pay for abortions, except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term or in the case of rape.

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Amendment Number
171
Description
Amendment sought to delete section 103 which prohibits funds in the bill from being used to pay for abortions, except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term or in the case of rape.
Purpose
An amendment to strike section 103 from the bill. Section 103 prohibits use of funds in the bill to pay for abortions, except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.
Congress
107
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 17, 2001
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the DeGette amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 253 (Roll no. 235).
Latest Action Time
21:34:43
Submitted Date
Jul 17, 2001
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 171 — Informed