House Votes - H.R. 3162: Childrens Health And Medicare Protection Act
On Motion to Adjourn
Failed 177-231
On Approving the Journal
Passed 214-189
On Motion to Adjourn
Failed 154-236
H.Res. 594: Providing for consideration of H.R. 3162
This rule excluded the Pitts Amendment which would have:
- Codified the unborn child regulation by allowing states the option to include coverage for unborn children.
- Clarified that coverage for the unborn child shall also include coverage for the mother that is consistent with the health of both.
- Clarified that mothers may receive post-partum services for 60 days after giving birth.
Passed 222-197
On Motion to Adjourn
Failed 172-246
On Ordering the Previous Question
Passed 228-190
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Passed 224-197
H.R. 3162: Childrens Health And Medicare Protection Act of 2007
Debate
Amendments (GovTrack, Thomas)
Votes
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
(consideration: CR 8/2/2007 H9499-9502; text: CR H9499-9500)
Failed 202-226
On Passage
Passed 225-204
Senate Votes on SCHIP
Problems with this legislation:
- Fails to Codify the Unborn Child Regulation
- Guts Abstinence Education
- Expands Contraceptive and Family Planning Services
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