Senate May Vote Today on Hatch-Nelson Amendment to Prohibit Federal Payment of Abortion Coverage

Senator Harry Reid announced yesterday that a vote may take place on the Hatch-Nelson amendment to prohibit federal funds for abortion coverage under Obamacare. The Hatch-Nelson amendment would make the same changes accomplished in the House through passage of the Stupak-Pitts amendment.

The battle will be fierce as 60 votes are needed for the amendment to pass. Only three Democrats (Nelson, Casey and Conrad) are on record as supporting Hatch-Nelson and two Republicans (Snowe and Collins) will vote no. Consequently, the amendment is likely to fail. However, Senator Nelson is on record stating he will filibuster if abortion funding is left in the measure.

Wisconsin Right to Life continues to urge individuals to contact Senators Kohl and Feingold asking them to support Hatch-Nelson.

Barbara Lyons