Pro-Abortion Democrats Block Senate Passage of Both the "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" and the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act"

This Tuesday, Missouri’s two Pro-Life Senators (Senator Blunt and Senator Hawley) voted pro-life on both bills that came before the U.S. Senate.

Link - Here is the vote on the Cloture Motion for the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Link - Here is the vote on the Cloture Motion for the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.

Neither bill reached the required 60 votes needed to move forward because pro-abortion Democrats opposed these two common sense life-saving pieces of legislation.

We thank Senator Blunt and Senator Hawley for their work to protect women and unborn children and for being a voice for innocent human lives.

Thank you Trump Administration for your support of Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act and Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.

Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner also released the following statement:

“When I introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act a year ago, I was hopeful that Congress would take quick action to protect the precious lives of children who survive abortions. I am heartbroken that the House has not yet voted on this lifesaving legislation, and I am grieved that Senate Democrats today voted down this commonsense legislation that would save innocent lives. I will not stop fighting for the rights of the born and unborn and I am grateful that Leader McConnell brought this legislation to the floor. While I am proud the Missouri legislature recently advanced similar legislation in a bipartisan manner, Congressional Democrats must act to protect newborn infants, giving them a chance at life when they are at their most vulnerable. Virtually everyone agrees we must protect innocent lives and I will not rest until this legislation becomes law.”

We need you in Jefferson City!!

Your attendance at this year's Pro-Life Action Day on Tuesday, March 10 is essential to the passage of solid pro-life legislation and defunding Planned Parenthood!

Please print off the “Show Me Life” Action Day flyer and distribute to your pro-life friends, family and church members.

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Life Links

How the Missouri Pro-Life Movement is Using Pope John Paul II’s “United Ethical Effort” to Build a Culture of Life

Link - The Missouri pro-life movement is answering Pope John Paul II’s call for a “united ethical effort” like never before.

Pro-Lifers Should Oppose Medicaid Expansion in Kansas Because It Will Fund Abortions

Link - The Kansas state legislature is considering a proposal to expand its state Medicaid program, although its previous efforts to achieve this policy goal have not met with success.

Appeals Court Upholds Trump Ban on Abortion Referrals by Family Planning Clinics

Link - The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Monday in favor of a Trump administration rule barring taxpayer-funded family planning organizations from referring women to abortion clinics.

When Roe v. Wade is Overturned Americans Will be Ready to Help Women and Their Babies

Link - Roe v. Wade will ultimately collapse because it was built on the shifting sand of seven justices’ opinions, lacking legal, scientific, and political foundation.

Review Of School Based Comprehensive Sex Education Shows Little Effectiveness

Link - A global research review of school based comprehensive sex education programs found very little effectiveness from these programs and instead found increased sexual activity.

Tim Tebow would rather be known for saving ‘a lot of babies’ than 'winning the Super Bowl’

Link - Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow says that he would rather be known for saving babies from abortion than for his achievements on the field.

The hospital refused to treat my twin babies. Nurses forced me to watch them die

Link - There was just one nurse sitting in the room. I asked her, 'Why are you even in here if you’re not going to help?' She replied, 'I am here to call the time of death.'

Training Doctors How to Assist Suicides

Link - In California, a death doctor named Lonnie Shavelson is trying to start an assisted suicide specialty.

Death is becoming very efficient in Canada

Link - A new bill removes safeguards from the existing euthanasia regime.

Pro-Life Around the State

MRL Eastern Region has copies of Abby Johnson’s presentation at the 43rd Annual Respect Life Convention, October 13, in St. Louis. They also have copies of the movies Gosnell and Unplanned. If anyone would like to arrange a showing in their chapter or church group, please contact [email protected].

March 10 - Jefferson City - MRL Pro-Life Action Day at the Missouri State Capitol. Registration begins at 10 am, Rally at noon. Bus transportation is available from several sites in the St Louis metro and surrounding areas. Sign up online at www.easternregionmrl.org/actionday. Or contact Missouri Right to Life-Eastern Region at 314.434.4900 or email [email protected] to sign up or for further information. More information.

March 19 - Moberly - Missouri Right to Life ~ Randolph County Chapter's Celebration of Life Dinner at the Moberly Municipal Auditorium 201 West Rollins. Doors Open 5:30 p.m. ~ Dinner 6:00 p.m. Featured Speaker: Jill Alberti. Click here for more information, including registration form.

March 21 - Arkansas - Arkansas Right to Life (neighboring state) is co-hosting an End of Life conference in Little Rock on March 21. It is inexpensive and a one-day event. Click here for all the details.

June 26-27 - Virginia - Join us in Herndon, VA for the 50th annual National Right to Life Convention. Register today at nrlconvention.com