Past and present Senate candidates from Georgia: on Abortion

Johnny Isakson: Returned from surgery to defund Planned Parenthood

Democrats all voted against the bill, as did two Republican senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. Ms. Collins and Ms. Murkowski have long opposed attacks on funding Planned Parenthood, which they argue provides services for women in areas with scarce health care options.

Senator Johnny Isakson, Republican of Georgia, who returned after two back surgeries, was cleared by his doctors to travel for one day only to help pass the measure, but it took Pence's final vote to break the 50-50 tie. The measure will now head to Trump's desk, a onetime supporter of Planned Parenthood who adopted an anti-abortion rights position during the campaign.

Jim Barksdale: Comprehensive reproductive health care services for women

While the Affordable Care Act made strides to make women's health care more affordable, more has to be done to ensure that all women have access to comprehensive reproductive health care.

Jim has always sought to ensure the business he started is family friendly and flexible for all his employees. As a U.S. Senator, Jim will be a vote for equal pay for equal work, paid family and medical leave, paid sick days and comprehensive reproductive health care services.

Johnny Isakson: Government should not be funding Planned Parenthood

"The government should not be funding Planned Parenthood or any abortions in the first place," said Senator Isakson. "It is Congress' responsibility to keep the government open and provide critical funding. I cast my vote today to keep the government funded, protect women's health, and see to it that no tax dollars go to an organization that participates in the abhorrent activities of Planned Parenthood."

In light of the gruesome video footage detailing Planned Parenthood's role in the harvesting of the organs of unborn babies, Isakson joined Senate Republicans in calling on the administration to launch an investigation into the practices of Planned Parenthood.

Amanda Swafford: Human life doesn't begin at conception

Swafford: Disagree

Question topic: Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?

Swafford: The Federal government should not be involved in medical decisions.

David Perdue: Human life begins at conception

Perdue: Strongly Agree

Question topic: Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Perdue: Based on my faith, I have deeply held personal convictions that I share with a majority of Georgians. These principles shape my belief in the limited and clearly defined role of government. Additionally, there are certain issues on which I will not waver. I believe that we should promote a culture that values life and protects the innocent, especially the unborn. I also believe that we must protect traditional marriage, keeping it between one man and one woman.

Rick Allen: Human life begins at conception

Allen: Strongly Agree

Q: Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?

Allen: Only to save the life of the mother.

Paul Broun: Human life begins at conception

Broun: Strongly Agree

Karen Handel: Endorsed by Susan B. Anthony List for pro-life women

Handel, while at the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research, pushed the group to end funding for Planned Parenthood, a women's health organization that provides abortions. The move triggered a huge public controversy, the group reversed its decision and Handel resigned.

The Susan B. Anthony List touts her fight to keep money from Planned Parenthood in its endorsement: "Karen Handel is a strong, articulate pro-life leader," said the Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund President. "Karen fearlessly exposed the false roots of the 'war on women' PR campaign when she called America's largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, a bully--and busted the myth that they provide mammograms."

Michelle Nunn: Safe, legal, rare, and woman's personal decision