An analysis of the 111th Congress finds that while the overall election outcome was a negative one for the unborn child, there were some bright spots.
In the House of Representatives there were three physicians elected who ran as pro-life candidates: Parker Griffith (D-AL), Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Phil Roe (R-TN). Moreover, the election of Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA) adds a pro-life Democratic woman to the House.
In terms of alteration of votes with new Representatives, the House will see a potential gain of seven votes expected to be more pro-life, a loss of 20 votes expected to be more pro-abortion, and 25 newly elected Representatives maintaining the same position as their retiring incumbents. (Click here for a chart of the House breakdown)
Pro-life votes in the Senate are likely to be reduced by five votes. In Colorado Mark Udall will replace Wayne Allard. In New Hampshire pro-abort Jeanne Shaheen will replace John Sununu. In New Mexico Tom Udall will replace Pete Domenici. In North Carolina Kay Hagen will replace Elizabeth Dole. And in Virginia Mark Warner will replace John Warner.
Source: LifeSiteNews.com
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Publish Date: November 10, 2008
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