Posted on 03/10/2016 10:01:21 AM PST by Morgana
NDIANAPOLIS – Female legislators dominated an emotional discussion on new Indiana abortion restrictions Wednesday but couldn’t stop the male-dominated body from voting 60-40 in favor of the controversial bill.
Women in Indiana would not be allowed to get an abortion if her motivation is solely because of the fetus’ race, sex or disability, under the measure.
It is aimed directly at people terminating pregnancies after a diagnosis of Down syndrome or other significant disabilities.
“I implore you to have the courage to say no,” said Rep. Wendy McNamara, R-Mount Vernon. “(Political) mailers will probably be sent out against you – not from your foes but from your friends.”
She and 16 other women voted no along with 23 men.
Five women joined 55 men in supporting House Bill 1337, which now goes to pro-life Gov. Mike Pence.
It has been pushed by three local lawmakers – Fort Wayne Republican Rep. Casey Cox; Sen. Liz Brown, R-Fort Wayne, and Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle.
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Lots of publicity here and church backing
Pence is a decent man. I pray he stands firm and signs that bill.
If Walker survived an all out onslaught of hate, Mike Pence and that courageous general assembly can too.
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