Legislation Defeated

Legislation Defeated

Senate Democrats defeated legislation Wednesday that would have protected infants who survive abortions.

The Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act failed because nearly every Senate Democrat voted against the measure, which requires doctors to provide medical care for newborns who survive abortion attempts. The act received 52 votes, falling 8 short of the 60-vote threshold necessary to break the filibuster.

Democratic senators Joe Manchin (W. Va.) and Bob Casey (Pa.) crossed the aisle to vote for the legislation.

Sen. Ben Sasse (R., Neb.), who introduced the legislation, decried the partisan vote. "This legislation isn't red vs. blue, it is simply about giving every baby a fighting chance. Every baby deserves care. This isn't about abortion, it's about human rights," he said.

The pro-life Susan B. Anthony List praised Casey and Manchin for resisting their party and for representing the will of American voters. "The American people now know where every single U.S. senator stands on protecting babies born alive after failed abortions," the group said. "The legislation should have received 100 votes, but sadly, 48 Democratic senators voted against life-saving care for babies born alive." (Washington Free Beacon) Read more

- Father God, we are so grieved to read this report. We cry out for the lives of all unborn children in this nation AND for those who are "born alive," too. Father God, this is murder. Only You can forgive; and only You can invade the hearts of these evil men and women in Congress with Your glorious light, leading each one to salvation. In Your Mighty Name we pray, amen and amen.

- "Thou shalt not kill." (Exodus 20:13)