Source: http://jurist.org/paperchase/2013/06/us-house-votes-for-20-week-abortion-ban.php
Sunday, June 23, 2013
US House votes for 20-week abortion ban
[JURIST] The US House of Representatives [official website] on Tuesday voted in favor of a bill [HR 1797] that would ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The bill passed by a vote of 228-196 [roll call vote] mainly along party lines. The White House on Monday expressed opposition [statement, PDF] to the legislation: "If the President were presented with this legislation, his senior advisors would recommend that he veto this bill." Before it reaches the president, the bill...
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