Key Votes
SA 841 - Allowing Abortion for Rape Victims who are Minors - Key Vote
Tennessee Key Votes
Ron Ramsey voted Yea (Tabling Vote) on this legislation.
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Stages
Family
- SJR 127 - Abortion Not Protected by State Constitution
- SA 839 - Allowing Medically Necessary Abortions
- SA 841 - Allowing Abortion for Rape Victims who are Minors
- SA 837 - Allowing Abortion in Certain Circumstances
- SB 74 - Prohibits Operating a Vessel Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Bill Tabled (Senate) (20-12) - Jan. 30, 2008 (Key vote)
Title: Allowing Abortion for Rape Victims who are Minors
Vote to table an amendment that allows abortion to end a pregnancy resulting from the rape of a minor when the procedure is necessary to save the life of the pregnant minor. Prohibits partial-birth/late-term abortions.
NOTE: A LEGISLATOR MAY MOVE TO TABLE ANY PENDING LEGISLATION, THUS HALTING FURTHER CONSIDERATION. A "YEA" VOTE IS IN SUPPORT OF HALTING FURTHER CONSIDERATION, AND A "NAY" VOTE IS IN SUPPORT OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TABLING MOTIONS ARE OFTEN USED TO KILL LEGISLATION.
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Jan. 30, 2008
Title: Allowing Abortion for Rape Victims who are Minors
Sponsors
- Doug Jackson (TN - D) (Out Of Office)
