12:01am Vote

Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, R-Colorado "This is as important as anything we have done here."

Rep. Jim McDermot, D-Washington"No Planning Process"

"This is something to hide something else, something going on in this house."

Rep. Mark Sander, R-Indiana[Terry Shiavo] "...is responsive"

Rep. Michael Conaway, R-Texas" In appearance or in fact... Michael Shiavo has a conflict of interest."

Rep. Christopher Shags, R-Connecticut" How deep is this Congress going to reach into the personal lives of people."

Some Dems and Republicans made a case against the bill citing issues with;
1) States Rights
2) Precedent
3) Seperation of PowersOne Republican made the case for "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.. and if we error, then error on the side of Life," citing the Bill of Rights.

Debate began at 9pm Eastern time on Sunday, March 20 and concluded just after midnight in the first few minutes of Monday, March 21 with a vote;

After over three hours of debate, House called for a vote. The measured was backed by 156 Republicans to 5 who voted against it and 71 who did not vote; 47 Democrats voted in favor, 53 against and 102 did not vote. The lone independent in the 435 member house did not vote. (FoxNews.com)