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James Lankford (R-OK)

A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.

S.Res. 912 · Senate resolution Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A Republican resolution with 25 Republican cosponsors · See all 25 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074)

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This Senate resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment. It highlights that the amendment protects Federal taxpayer dollars from being used for elective abortions. The text notes that the amendment was introduced by Congressman Henry J. Hyde in 1976 and has been renewed for 50 years. It states that the provision has saved the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children. Furthermore, the resolution honors the legacy of Congressman Hyde and respects the conscience rights of Americans. Finally, it encourages the people of the United States to reflect on the history of the amendment and the loss of lives through abortions since Roe v. Wade.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?

    The resolution affirms conscience protections for taxpayers who hold moral or religious objections to abortion.

The opposite

  • Scored -10

    Does this make abortion easier to get?

    The resolution honors the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which restricts federal funding for elective abortions.

  • Scored -5

    Would women be better off under this?

    By celebrating policies that restrict abortion access and funding, the resolution is viewed negatively regarding women's healthcare options.