Democrats in the House of Representatives on Monday evening blocked another vote on the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act to guarantee medical care for newborns who survive attempted abortions, marking the fifth instance in the House and the sixth overall. Last week Democrat Sen. Patty Murray of Washington blocked an attempt in the Senate, as well. Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana made the fifth attempt to get a vote on the bill Wednesday afternoon.
Republicans have called for the bill to be passed by unanimous consent, under which a bill automatically passes if no senator objects, as well as for roll-call votes to be held. In the Democrat-controlled House, Rep. Ann Wagner and House Minority Whip Steve Scalise plan to file a discharge petition to force a vote, under which it will receive a vote regardless of leaders’ opposition if it gets the signatures of least 218 House members, a simple majority.
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