H. Res. 257
108th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 760) to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jun 4, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 4, 2003
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 280 - 138 (Roll no. 236). (text: CR H4910)
Jun 4, 2003
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Jun 4, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 257.
Jun 4, 2003
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4910-4919)
Jun 3, 2003
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 56.
Jun 3, 2003
Section 2 of the rule provides that after passage of H.R. 760, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table S. 3, the Partial-Birth Abortion Act of 2003, and to consider the Senate bill in the House. The rule further provides for a motion to strike all after the enacting clause of S. 3 and to insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 760 as passed by the House and waives all points of order against the motion to strike and insert.
Jun 3, 2003
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-139, by Mrs. Myrick.
Jun 3, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2003 | House · vote #236 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 280–138 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 760 (partial-birth abortion ban).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 257: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 760) to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-257/
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