What: All Issues : Family Planning : Abortion
 Who: All Members : California, District 21 : Costa, Jim
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Family PlanningAbortion
Member's Vote
(progressive
or not)
Progressive Position
Progressive Result
(win or loss)
Roll Call 445. (H.R. 2112) On an amendment that would prohibit funds provided by an agriculture bill from being used for mifepristone, or “RU-486,” a pill that can terminate a pregnancy during the first two months following conception Jun 16, 2011. N N L
Roll Call 338. (H.R. 1216) On an amendment that barred federal funding for graduate medical education from being used to train physicians to perform abortions May 25, 2011. N N L
Roll Call 292. (H.R. 3) Final passage of legislation prohibiting federal funds—including tax credits and deductions--from being used for abortions or any health care coverage that includes abortion services. May 04, 2011. N N L
Roll Call 291. (H.R. 3) On a motion that would have prohibited the federal government from gaining access to the private medical records of victims of rape and incest May 04, 2011. Y Y L
Roll Call 286. (H.R. 3) Legislation prohibiting federal funds—including tax credits and deductions--from being used for abortions or any health care coverage that includes abortion services -- On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and prohibiting amendments to the bill. May 04, 2011. Absent N L
Roll Call 271. (H. Con. Res. 36) Passage of legislation that would effectively eliminate all federal funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides a wide array of health services for women, including breast cancer screenings, pap smears, and abortions. Apr 14, 2011. N N L
Roll Call 93. (H.R. 1) On an amendment prohibiting Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funds.Planned Parenthood provides a number of reproductive and child health services. Abortions are among the services that Planned Parenthood offers. Feb 18, 2011. N N L
Roll Call 271. (H. Res. 1338) Passage of a resolution “recognizing the significant accomplishments of AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of national and community service,” which most Republicans opposed on the basis that some AmeriCorps volunteers are currently employed by Planned Parenthood (a pro-abortion rights organization which provides abortions through its clinics, along with a variety of other reproductive health and counseling services) May 13, 2010. Y Y W
Roll Call 166. (H.R. 4872) Legislation making changes to a major health care bill, including delaying the implementation of a tax on high-cost health insurance plans until 2018 -- On a "motion to recommit with instructions," or amendment to require tighter restrictions on insurance companies' coverage of abortion Mar 21, 2010. N N W
Roll Call 884. On the Stupak of Michigan amendment prohibiting abortion coverage in any health insurance plan offered by the federal government, and also prohibiting any federal subsidies from going to pay for insurance policies that provide abortion coverage Nov 07, 2009. Y N L
Roll Call 643. (H.R. 3293) On the Pence of Indiana amendment, which would have prohibited any family planning and preventive health services funds from being awarded to the Planned Parenthood organization   Jul 24, 2009. N N W
Roll Call 570. (H.R.3170) On tabling (killing) an appeal of a ruling of the House Speaker that a motion to prohibit federal funds from being used by the District of Columbia to perform abortions was out of order Jul 16, 2009. Y Y W
Roll Call 139. (H.R. 1388) On a motion to add language to a bill funding local community service and volunteer efforts that would prohibit the volunteers from discussing or promoting abortions, and from engaging in lobbying, union organizing, political activity, voter registration or religious teaching Mar 18, 2009. Absent N L
Roll Call 684. HR 3043. (Fiscal 2008 Labor-Health-Education spending) Pence of Indiana amendment that would prohibit funding from going toward Planned Parenthood/On agreeing to the amendment Jul 19, 2007. N N W
Roll Call 216. H.R. 1815. Abortion/Defense/Vote on Amendment to Lift Restrictions on Termination of Pregnancies for U.S. Servicewomen. May 25, 2005. Y Y L
Roll Call 144. H.R. 748. Abortion/Vote on Passage of a Bill to Prohibit Anyone From Transporting a Minor Across State Lines to Seek an Abortion for the Purpose of Avoiding State Parental Consent or Notification Laws. Apr 27, 2005. Y N L
Roll Call 143. H.R. 748. Abortion/Procedural Vote on Motion to Recommit (Amend or Kill) a Bill to Prohibit Anyone From Transporting a Minor Across State Lines to Seek an Abortion for the Purpose of Avoiding State Parental Consent or Notification Laws. Apr 27, 2005. Y Y L
Roll Call 142. H.R. 748. Abortion/Vote on Amendment to Exempt Grandparents and Members of the Clergy from the Provisions of Bill to Prohibit Anyone From Transporting a Minor Across State Lines to Seek an Abortion for the Purpose of Avoiding State Parental Consent or Notification Laws. Apr 27, 2005. Y Y L
Roll Call 141. H.R. 748. Abortion/Vote on Amendment to Exempt Certain Drivers and Members of Medical Profession from the Provisions of Bill to Prohibit Anyone From Transporting a Minor Across State Lines to Seek an Abortion for the Purpose of Avoiding State Parental Consent or Notification Laws. Apr 27, 2005. Y Y L
Roll Call 139. H. Res. 236. Abortion/Procedural Vote on Governing Rule for Bill to Prohibit Anyone From Transporting a Minor Across State Lines to Seek an Abortion for the Purpose of Avoiding State Parental Consent or Notification Laws. Apr 27, 2005. N N L