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Abortion

Start with the policy question. Then inspect the source.

THE POLICY CONTEXT

Federal debates include access, restrictions, funding, and protections for providers and patients. Policy proposals should be described by their actual exceptions, time limits, and enforcement mechanisms.

Who has the authority?

State law plays a central role following Dobbs. The scope and constitutional basis of proposed federal legislation require separate analysis.

CRS: Dobbs and potential legislative responsesSource date: not supplied · Retrieved Sep 7, 2026
READING THE RECORD

Agreement can cross party lines.

Use the same question to examine individual records. Parties and caucuses are not substitutes for a person’s documented position.

Explanations of political influence and broader disagreements require editorial review. This pilot does not assign ideology scores or recommend a vote.

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What federal protections or restrictions on abortion should Congress enact?

520 documented records match these filters

Portrait of Robert B. AderholtRobert B. AderholtAL · Republican
Recorded action

Yea H R 21

On Passage

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Recorded Jan 23, 2025. This record describes this particular vote, including its scope; it is not a general position rating.

Qualifications: This bill concerns care for a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion, including duties and enforcement. It is not a general vote on abortion legality, gestational limits or access.

House roll call 27Source date: Jan 23, 2025 · Retrieved Sep 29, 2026
Structured official record · no interpretive review claimed
Portrait of Jake AuchinclossJake AuchinclossMA · Democratic
Recorded action

Nay H R 21

On Passage

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Recorded Jan 23, 2025. This record describes this particular vote, including its scope; it is not a general position rating.

Qualifications: This bill concerns care for a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion, including duties and enforcement. It is not a general vote on abortion legality, gestational limits or access.

House roll call 27Source date: Jan 23, 2025 · Retrieved Sep 29, 2026
Structured official record · no interpretive review claimed
Portrait of Mark E. AmodeiMark E. AmodeiNV · Republican
Recorded action

Yea H R 21

On Passage

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Recorded Jan 23, 2025. This record describes this particular vote, including its scope; it is not a general position rating.

Qualifications: This bill concerns care for a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion, including duties and enforcement. It is not a general vote on abortion legality, gestational limits or access.

House roll call 27Source date: Jan 23, 2025 · Retrieved Sep 29, 2026
Structured official record · no interpretive review claimed
Portrait of Alma S. AdamsAlma S. AdamsNC · Democratic
Recorded action

Nay H R 21

On Passage

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Recorded Jan 23, 2025. This record describes this particular vote, including its scope; it is not a general position rating.

Qualifications: This bill concerns care for a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion, including duties and enforcement. It is not a general vote on abortion legality, gestational limits or access.

House roll call 27Source date: Jan 23, 2025 · Retrieved Sep 29, 2026
Structured official record · no interpretive review claimed
Portrait of Pete AguilarPete AguilarCA · Democratic
Recorded action

Nay H R 21

On Passage

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Recorded Jan 23, 2025. This record describes this particular vote, including its scope; it is not a general position rating.

Qualifications: This bill concerns care for a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion, including duties and enforcement. It is not a general vote on abortion legality, gestational limits or access.

House roll call 27Source date: Jan 23, 2025 · Retrieved Sep 29, 2026
Structured official record · no interpretive review claimed
Portrait of Rick W. AllenRick W. AllenGA · Republican
Recorded action

Yea H R 21

On Passage

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Recorded Jan 23, 2025. This record describes this particular vote, including its scope; it is not a general position rating.

Qualifications: This bill concerns care for a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion, including duties and enforcement. It is not a general vote on abortion legality, gestational limits or access.

House roll call 27Source date: Jan 23, 2025 · Retrieved Sep 29, 2026
Structured official record · no interpretive review claimed
Portrait of Jodey C. ArringtonJodey C. ArringtonTX · Republican
Recorded action

Yea H R 21

On Passage

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Recorded Jan 23, 2025. This record describes this particular vote, including its scope; it is not a general position rating.

Qualifications: This bill concerns care for a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion, including duties and enforcement. It is not a general vote on abortion legality, gestational limits or access.

House roll call 27Source date: Jan 23, 2025 · Retrieved Sep 29, 2026
Structured official record · no interpretive review claimed
Portrait of Mark AlfordMark AlfordMO · Republican
Recorded action

Yea H R 21

On Passage

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Recorded Jan 23, 2025. This record describes this particular vote, including its scope; it is not a general position rating.

Qualifications: This bill concerns care for a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion, including duties and enforcement. It is not a general vote on abortion legality, gestational limits or access.

House roll call 27Source date: Jan 23, 2025 · Retrieved Sep 29, 2026
Structured official record · no interpretive review claimed
Portrait of Gabe AmoGabe AmoRI · Democratic
Recorded action

Nay H R 21

On Passage

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Recorded Jan 23, 2025. This record describes this particular vote, including its scope; it is not a general position rating.

Qualifications: This bill concerns care for a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion, including duties and enforcement. It is not a general vote on abortion legality, gestational limits or access.

House roll call 27Source date: Jan 23, 2025 · Retrieved Sep 29, 2026
Structured official record · no interpretive review claimed
Portrait of Yassamin AnsariYassamin AnsariAZ · Democratic
Recorded action

Nay H R 21

On Passage

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Recorded Jan 23, 2025. This record describes this particular vote, including its scope; it is not a general position rating.

Qualifications: This bill concerns care for a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion, including duties and enforcement. It is not a general vote on abortion legality, gestational limits or access.

House roll call 27Source date: Jan 23, 2025 · Retrieved Sep 29, 2026
Structured official record · no interpretive review claimed
Portrait of Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.GA · Democratic
Recorded action

Nay H R 21

On Passage

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Recorded Jan 23, 2025. This record describes this particular vote, including its scope; it is not a general position rating.

Qualifications: This bill concerns care for a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion, including duties and enforcement. It is not a general vote on abortion legality, gestational limits or access.

House roll call 27Source date: Jan 23, 2025 · Retrieved Sep 29, 2026
Structured official record · no interpretive review claimed
Portrait of Cliff BentzCliff BentzOR · Republican
Recorded action

Yea H R 21

On Passage

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Recorded Jan 23, 2025. This record describes this particular vote, including its scope; it is not a general position rating.

Qualifications: This bill concerns care for a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion, including duties and enforcement. It is not a general vote on abortion legality, gestational limits or access.

House roll call 27Source date: Jan 23, 2025 · Retrieved Sep 29, 2026
Structured official record · no interpretive review claimed

What rules should govern federal funding related to abortion?

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