HR 2436
106th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Crimes against women
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Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Unborn children (Law)
Violence
Women
Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 1999
Introduced: July 1, 1999
Introduced by:
Graham, Lindsey
Republican
· South Carolina
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Oct 1, 1999
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Sep 30, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 30, 1999
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 172 (Roll no. 465).
Sep 30, 1999
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 172 (Roll no. 465).
Sep 30, 1999
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Sep 30, 1999
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 30, 1999
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2436.
Sep 30, 1999
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that proceedings will resume on the amendments postponed earlier in the following order; The amendment offered by Mr. Canady and the amendment offered by Ms. Lofgren.
Sep 30, 1999
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON LOFGREN AMENDMENT - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lofgren demanded a recorded vote. Pursuant to H. Res. 313, further proceedings were postponed.
Sep 30, 1999
DEBATE - The Committee is debating the amendment offered by Ms. Lofgren for one hour.
Sep 30, 1999
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON CANADY AMENDMENT - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Watt of North Carolina demanded a recorded vote. Pursuant to H. Res. 313, further proceedings were postponed.
Sep 30, 1999
DEBATE - The Committee is debating the amendment offered by Mr. Canady.
Sep 30, 1999
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hours of general debate on H.R. 2436.
Sep 30, 1999
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ray LaHood to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Sep 30, 1999
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 313 and Rule XXIII.
Sep 30, 1999
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2436 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Makes in order the Committee on the Judiciary amendment in the nature of a substitute now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Makes in order only those amendments printed in H. Rept. 106-348.
Sep 30, 1999
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 313. (consideration: CR H9044-9073)
Sep 30, 1999
Rule H. Res. 313 passed House.
Sep 29, 1999
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 200.
Sep 29, 1999
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Sep 29, 1999
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 313 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2436 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Makes in order the Committee on the Judiciary amendment in the nature of a substitute now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Makes in order only those amendments printed in H.Rept. 106-348.
Sep 24, 1999
House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 29, 1999.
Sep 24, 1999
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-332, Part I.
Sep 14, 1999
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.
Sep 14, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 4, 1999
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 2.
Aug 4, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 30, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 1999
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 14, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jul 1, 1999
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 1, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 1999 | House · vote #465 | On Passage | Passed | 254–172 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 1999 - Provides that: (1) whoever engages in conduct that violates specified provisions of the Federal criminal code, the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, or the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, or specified articles the Uniform Code of Military Justice (conduct constituting certain Federal violent crimes) and thereby causes the death of, or bodily injury to, a child who is in utero, shall be guilty of a separate offense; and (2) the punishment for that separate offense shall be the same as that provided under Federal law for that conduct had that injury or death occurred to the unborn child's mother.
Specifies that a violation of such provisions does not require proof that: (1) the person engaging in the conduct had knowledge or should have had knowledge that the victim of the underlying offense was pregnant; or (2) the defendant (or accused) intended to cause the death of, or bodily injury to, the unborn child. Directs that if the person engaging in the conduct thereby intentionally kills or attempts to kill the unborn child, that person shall be punished as provided under the Federal criminal code for intentionally killing or attempting to kill a human being.
Bars prosecution under this Act: (1) of any person for conduct relating to an abortion for which the consent of the pregnant woman, or a person authorized by law to act on her behalf, has been obtained or for which such consent is implied by law; (2) for conduct relating to any medical treatment of the pregnant woman or her unborn child; or (3) of any woman with respect to her unborn child.
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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