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HB2797: Born and preborn human being; constitutional right to enjoyment of life.

This vote on HB2797 was held in the House. This vote passed 12-7-3.

Yes

  • Mark Cole
    Mark Cole (R-88)
    Served: 2002–
    (R-88)
  • John Cosgrove
    John Cosgrove (R-78)
    Served: 2002–
    (R-78)
  • Bill Fralin
    Bill Fralin (R-17)
    Served: 2004–
    (R-17)
  • Jeff Frederick
    Jeff Frederick (R-52)
    Served: 2004–
    (R-52)
  • Frank Hargrove
    Frank Hargrove (R-55)
    Served: 1982–
    (R-55)
  • Riley Ingram
    Riley Ingram (R-62)
    Served: 1992–
    (R-62)
  • Chris Jones
    Chris Jones (R-76)
    Served: 1998–
    (R-76)
  • Bob Marshall
    Bob Marshall (R-13)
    Served: 1992–
    (R-13)
  • Jackson Miller
    Jackson Miller (R-50)
    Served: 2007–
    (R-50)
  • Bud Phillips
    Bud Phillips (D-2)
    Served: 1990–
    (D-2)
  • Lacey Putney
    Lacey Putney (I-19)
    Served: 1962–
    (I-19)
  • Melanie Rapp
    Melanie Rapp (R-96)
    Served: 2001–
    (R-96)

No

  • Kenny Alexander
    Kenny Alexander (D-89)
    Served: 2002–
    (D-89)
  • Bob Brink
    Bob Brink (D-48)
    Served: 1998–
    (D-48)
  • Rosalyn Dance
    Rosalyn Dance (D-63)
    Served: 2005–
    (D-63)
  • David Englin
    David Englin (D-45)
    Served: 2006–
    (D-45)
  • Johnny Joannou
    Johnny Joannou (D-79)
    Served: 1998–
    (D-79)
  • Jim Scott
    Jim Scott (D-53)
    Served: 1992–
    (D-53)
  • Mark Sickles
    Mark Sickles (D-43)
    Served: 2004–
    (D-43)

No Vote

  • Dave Albo
    Dave Albo (R-42)
    Served: 1994–
    (R-42)
  • Rob Bell
    Rob Bell (R-58)
    Served: 2002–
    (R-58)
  • John O'Bannon
    John O'Bannon (R-73)
    Served: 2001–
    (R-73)

Explanation

At left is the tally of who voted how on this bill.

It’s important to understand that most bills are voted on multiple times, and the vote is not necessarily simply whether or not the bill should pass. Be sure to look at the bill’s history to determine what, exactly, was being voted on, and at what point in the bill’s progress.

Progress History

  • 01/10/2007 Committee
  • 01/10/2007 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 074442220
  • 01/10/2007 Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
  • 02/02/2007 Reported from Privileges and Elections (12-Y 7-N)
  • 02/03/2007 Read first time
  • 02/05/2007 Read second time
  • 02/05/2007 Motion to pass by motion to refer to committee on Courts agreed to
  • 02/05/2007 Amendment by Delegate Orrock agreed to
  • 02/05/2007 Engrossment refused by House (43-Y 53-N)
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