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The House passed H.R. 21, a bill requiring healthcare providers to give medical care to infants who survive an abortion attempt. The measure passed 217-204, largely along party lines.
This vote was on the passage of the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" (H.R. 21). The bill establishes a federal requirement that any child born alive following an abortion or an attempted abortion must receive the same degree of professional medical care as any other child born at the same stage of development. It mandates that healthcare practitioners transport the infant to a hospital and establishes criminal penalties, including fines and up to five years in prison, for those who fail to comply. Additionally, it allows the mother to pursue civil lawsuits against violators. In the House of Representatives, a vote on "passage" is the final step for a piece of legislation before it is sent to the other chamber. This specific vote required a simple majority of those present and voting to succeed. By passing this stage, the bill officially represents the position of the House and moves forward in the legislative process. The bill passed with a narrow margin of 217 to 204. Support came almost exclusively from the Republican caucus, while Democrats were nearly unanimous in their opposition. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration, where it would need to pass before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
The bill has been received in the Senate, where it has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for review.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This bill addresses a deeply polarized issue by creating federal criminal and civil liabilities for healthcare providers. It establishes a national standard of care for infants surviving abortion attempts, which could significantly alter medical procedures and legal risks for clinics.
Who’s affected. Healthcare practitioners: Would face federal criminal charges, fines, or up to five years in prison for failing to meet the mandated care standards. · Women undergoing abortions: Would have a legal avenue to sue providers for damages if the standards of care are not followed. · Medical facilities: Employees would be legally required to report any failures to provide care to law enforcement.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was almost entirely opposed, with 208 members voting against the bill and only one voting in favor.
Republicans. The Republican caucus provided the majority of the support with 172 'yes' votes, though 42 Republicans joined the Democrats in voting 'no'.
The House passed H.R.
21, a bill requiring healthcare providers to give medical care to infants who survive an abortion attempt. The measure passed 217-204, largely along party lines.
This was the final vote in the House to approve the bill. A 'yes' vote was to approve the legislation and send it to the Senate, while a 'no' vote was to reject it.
The bill has been received in the Senate, where it has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for review.
This bill addresses a deeply polarized issue by creating federal criminal and civil liabilities for healthcare providers. It establishes a national standard of care for infants surviving abortion attempts, which could significantly alter medical procedures and legal risks for clinics.
The vote was sharply divided by party, with Republicans supporting the measure and Democrats opposing it, though a significant number of Republicans also voted no.
The Democratic caucus was almost entirely opposed, with 208 members voting against the bill and only one voting in favor.
The Republican caucus provided the majority of the support with 172 'yes' votes, though 42 Republicans joined the Democrats in voting 'no'.
One independent member voted in favor of the bill.