Representative Richard Burr (NC-05) Votes To Ban Partial Birth Abortions

BAN PASSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OVERWHELMINGLY 

WASHINGTON, D.C.- -Today, Rep. Richard Burr (NC-05) voted in favor of H.R. 3660, the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act, which passed the House of Representatives overwhelmingly by a vote of 287 to 141. The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2000 (H.R. 3660) prohibits partial-birth abortion unless it is necessary to save the life of the mother.

"By voting to end this practice we emphasize the importance of a human life, and we recognize the intangible values of children and families," Burr said. "Over and over again Congress has voted to outlaw this practice, only to be consistently vetoed by the President. I hope that by once again expressing our overwhelming opposition to this inhumane practice we can make the President understand that life is sacred," Burr continued.

The legislation is supported by a number of organizations including the American Medical Association and the National Right to Life Committee. In spite of this continuous support, President Clinton has twice vetoed the legislation.

"This issue is too important to give up on," Burr said. "Each time it comes to the floor we send a message to the White House that procedures like this will not be tolerated. It’s time the Administration placed the same value on human life as the Congress did here today," Burr said.

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