| Resolution Number: | 1982-D068 |
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| Title: | On the Topic of Views on Abortion |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Rejected |
| Final Text: | |
Resolution Rejected by Non-concurrence. See Legislative History.
Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Social and Urban Affairs |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(D068) Not Currently Available
Proposed Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 67th General Convention impress upon the Episcopal Church its responsibility to support all persons who suffer discrimination in employment because of their participation in or their refusal to participate in abortions for conscience's sake.
The Bishop of Washington, Chairman of the Committee on Social and Urban Affairs, moved the adoption of Resolution D-68A.
Seconded by the Bishop of Southeast Florida.
Motion carried
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #186)
The Bishop of West Missouri moved reconsideration of D-68A.
Seconded by Bishop Rose.
Motion carried
The Bishop of West Missouri moved to discharge D-68A.
Seconded by Bishop Gooden.
Motion failed
House of Deputies
The Chairman of the Committee on Social and Urban Affairs presented Report #36 and recommended that the House not concur with Message #186 of the House of Bishops on Resolution D-68A (Abortion) and that the Committee be discharged.
Motion carried
Resolution rejected
Resolution Rejected: Adopted by One House Only.
| Abstract: | The 67th General Convention rejects the resolution supporting those discriminated against for views on abortion. |
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