Congressman Ted S. Yoho (R-FL-03) voted to protect the most vulnerable among us, unborn children. H.R. 36 - Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - would prohibit abortions from being performed 20 or more weeks after fertilization. This bill would provide protections for infants born alive and would provide women with a civil right of action if a healthcare provider fails to comply with the law.
Congressman Yoho gave the following statement after his vote:
"This bill today defends the defenseless. Every life has value and the right to reach its full potential. With the growing scientific evidence confirming that unborn babies can feel pain at 20-weeks and are increasingly able to survive a premature birth, there is no question; these voiceless human beings should be protected. I believe every child is a gift from God. The sanctity, dignity, and lives of these gifts must be protected."