Westerman Calls for Vote on Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Statement

Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) issued the following statement on House leadership's decision to pull the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H.R. 36:

"It is disappointing to me that Members are not able to vote their consciences today on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. In the Arkansas General Assembly, we fought battles to have the opportunity to give our Pain-Capable law an up-or-down vote. I was proud to stand with my constituents to bring the vote to the floor, to pass it, and override a partisan veto. I look forward to having those same opportunities to stand with my constituents in this Congress. I strongly urge leadership to give Members the chance to vote on this bill that will protect unborn children across America."

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