Vox Media: on Abortion


Dave Schatz: Supported "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act"

HB 126: To establish the "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act."

Summary by TrackBill.com: An abortion shall not be performed upon a woman at 8, 14 and 20 weeks gestational age or later, except in cases of medical emergency.

In Support (Vox.com): The 8-week ban is in clear conflict with Roe v. Wade, and could be challenged in court. The architects of the Missouri law came up with a "ladder structure", which they call "a first of its kind." If the 8-week ban falls, the 14-week ban would take effect, and so on.

Opposition by Auditor Galloway:˙HB126 bans abortions even in the case of rape, incest or human trafficking. [Hence] Gov. Parson wants rapists in Missouri to have more power over their victims. A survivor of rape must accept that her attacker could have parental rights.

Legislative outcome:˙Passed Senate 24-10-0 on 5/15/19; State Sen. Dave Schatz voted YES; Passed House 108-46-1 on 5/17; Signed by Gov. Parson on 5/24.

Source: Vox.com on Missouri voting record HB.126 May 17, 2019

Jim Neely: Supported "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act"

HB 126: To establish the "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act."

Summary by TrackBill.com:An abortion shall not be performed upon a woman at 8, 14 and 20 weeks gestational age or later, except in cases of medical emergency.

In Support (Vox.com):The 8-week ban is in clear conflict with Roe v. Wade, and could be challenged in court. The architects of the Missouri law came up with a "ladder structure", which they call "a first of its kind." If the 8-week ban falls, the 14-week ban would take effect, and so on.

Opposition by Auditor Galloway: HB126 bans abortions even in the case of rape, incest or human trafficking. [Hence] Gov. Parson wants rapists in Missouri to have more power over their victims. A survivor of rape must accept that her attacker could have parental rights.

Legislative outcome: Passed Senate 24-10-0 on 5/15/19; Passed House 108-46-1 on 5/17; State Rep. Jim Neely voted YES; Signed by Gov. Parson on 5/24.

Source: Vox.com on Missouri voting record HB.126 May 17, 2019

Mike Parson: Signed "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act"

HB 126: To establish the "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act."

Summary by TrackBill.com:An abortion shall not be performed upon a woman at 8, 14 and 20 weeks gestational age or later, except in cases of medical emergency.

In Support (Vox.com):The 8-week ban is in clear conflict with Roe v. Wade, and could be challenged in court. The architects of the Missouri law came up with a "ladder structure", which they call "a first of its kind." If the 8-week ban falls, the 14-week ban would take effect, and so on.

Opposition by Auditor Galloway: HB126 bans abortions even in the case of rape, incest or human trafficking. [Hence] Gov. Parson wants rapists in Missouri to have more power over their victims. A survivor of rape must accept that her attacker could have parental rights.

Legislative outcome: Passed Senate 24-10-0 on 5/15/19; Passed House 108-46-1 on 5/17; Signed by Gov. Parson on 5/24.

Source: Vox.com on Missouri voting record HB.126 May 24, 2019

Pete Buttigieg: Abortion is a woman's choice, not a political statement

Buttigieg has not made abortion rights a major focus of his campaign. But he has spoken on the issue. Asked in February for his thoughts on a New York state law lifting some restrictions on abortion, he identified himself as pro-choice. "These questions ought to be resolved by women in consultation with their doctors, not by the intervention of male politicians putting politically motivated restrictions on women's health care ," he said.
Source: Anna North in Vox.com on 2020 Democratic primary Mar 27, 2019

Scott Sifton: Opposed "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act"

HB 126: To establish the "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act."

Summary by TrackBill.com:An abortion shall not be performed upon a woman at 8, 14 and 20 weeks gestational age or later, except in cases of medical emergency.

In Support (Vox.com):The 8-week ban is in clear conflict with Roe v. Wade, and could be challenged in court. The architects of the Missouri law came up with a "ladder structure", which they call "a first of its kind." If the 8-week ban falls, the 14-week ban would take effect, and so on.

Opposition by Auditor Galloway: HB126 bans abortions even in the case of rape, incest or human trafficking. [Hence] Gov. Parson wants rapists in Missouri to have more power over their victims. A survivor of rape must accept that her attacker could have parental rights.

Legislative outcome: Passed Senate 24-10-0 on 5/15/19; State Sen. Scott Sifton voted NO; Passed House 108-46-1 on 5/17; Signed by Gov. Parson on 5/24.

Source: Vox.com on Missouri voting record HB.126 May 15, 2019

Bill Eigel: Supported "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act"

HB 126: To establish the "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act."

: Summary by TrackBill.com: An abortion shall not be performed upon a woman at 8, 14 and 20 weeks gestational age or later, except in cases of medical emergency.

In Support (Vox.com):  The 8-week ban is in clear conflict with Roe v. Wade, and could be challenged in court. The architects of the Missouri law came up with a "ladder structure", which they call "a first of its kind." If the 8-week ban falls, the 14-week ban would take effect, and so on.

Opposition by Auditor Galloway: HB126 bans abortions even in the case of rape, incest or human trafficking. [Hence] Gov. Parson wants rapists in Missouri to have more power over their victims. A survivor of rape must accept that her attacker could have parental rights.

Legislative outcome: Passed Senate 24-10-0 on 5/15/19; State Sen. Eigel voted YES; Passed House 108-46-1 on 5/17; Signed by Gov. Parson on 5/24.

Source: Vox.com on Missouri voting record HB.126 May 17, 2019

Crystal Quade: Opposed "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act"

HB 126: To establish the "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act."

Summary by TrackBill.com: An abortion shall not be performed upon a woman at 8, 14 and 20 weeks gestational age or later, except in cases of medical emergency.

In Support (Vox.com):The 8-week ban is in clear conflict with Roe v. Wade, and could be challenged in court. The architects of the Missouri law came up with a "ladder structure", which they call "a first of its kind." If the 8-week ban falls, the 14-week ban would take effect, and so on.

Opposition by Auditor Galloway: HB126 bans abortions even in the case of rape, incest or human trafficking. [Hence] Gov. Parson wants rapists in Missouri to have more power over their victims. A survivor of rape must accept that her attacker could have parental rights.

Legislative outcome: Passed Senate 24-10-0 on 5/15/19; Passed House 108-46-1 on 5/17; State Rep. Crystal Quade voted NO; Signed by Gov. Parson on 5/24.

Source: Vox.com on Missouri voting record HB.126 May 17, 2019

Laphonza Butler: President of Emily's List, backing pro-choice candidates

In 2021, Butler became the president of Emily's List, which helps elect women who support abortion rights across the US. She was presiding over the organization when the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and has been at the forefront of helping Democrats hone their message on abortion rights while tying the issue to a broader fight for voting rights.
Source: Vox.com on 2024 California Senate race Oct 2, 2023

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