House approves bill banning most late-term abortions
May 14, 2015
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In a 242-184 vote, the US House of Representatives has passed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Even if passed by the Senate, the bill faces a near-certain presidential veto.
“The bill continues to add a harsh burden to survivors of sexual assault, rape and incest who are already enduring unimaginable hardship,” said White House spokesman Josh Earnest.
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Further information:
- House approves GOP bill banning most late-term abortions (AP)
- Action urged on legislation that would ban most late-term abortions (CWN, 5/13)
- Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (Congress.gov)
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Posted by: unum -
May. 15, 2015 8:36 AM ET USA
Even if vetoed, the bill shows the contempt the left (and a leftist president) have for human life.
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Posted by: Louise01 -
May. 14, 2015 7:57 PM ET USA
The survivors will not be consoled murdering their own babies. The attacker should be punished not the mother.
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Posted by: nix898049 -
May. 14, 2015 11:05 AM ET USA
Can we at least pray for an over-ride vote? This administration has become another 'unimaginable hardship' with this dismissive attitude.
