Sen. Cramer Votes to Uphold Sanctity of All Life, Opposes Democrats' Abortion Bill

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U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) voted against Democrats' radical abortion-on-demand bill. The bill would create nationwide right to abortion, regardless of the upcoming Supreme Court ruling of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. It would also pre-empt pro-life state laws, including North Dakota's.

"The right to life is our most fundamental right, most often taken for granted each day when we wake up and enjoy our lives. This extreme measure destroys protections for the most vulnerable by usurping states' rights to protect life. The sanctity of life is not a political fight, but a fight for humanity itself. It is unconscionable for Democrats to not only attempt to legislate the legalization of abortion through all nine months of pregnancy, but also override the will of states and their citizens. I have always promised the people of North Dakota I would fight for life at all stages. I will always fulfill that promise," said Senator Cramer.

In addition to permitting abortion through all nine months of pregnancy, the bill makes every state a late-term abortion state, invalidates laws currently in effect protecting pain-capable unborn children or protecting babies with heartbeats, forces states to allow mail-order abortions without an in-person visit, prohibits states from protecting babies from discriminatory abortions, invalidates laws preventing coerced abortions, and outlaws parental notification.

Background:

Last week, Senator Cramer issued a statement emphasizing the implications of the Supreme Court leak and underscoring his concern for the legitimacy, confidentiality, and independence of our highest court.

"The far left is attempting to bully justices into submission instead of letting the judicial branch perform their duties without influence or bias. The final decision has not been released and I will not speculate on its contents. However, the impact of this case cannot be overstated. Each and every life is precious and sacred and I will not shirk away from this conviction," said Senator Cramer.

Senator Cramer received an A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony List for his strong legislative record supporting pro-life measures. In February, he voted against Abortion On Demand Until Birth Act, which would legalize abortion through all nine months of pregnancy while simultaneously striking down pro-life laws at the state and local level in North Dakota and across the country.

Senator Cramer also joined Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and over 200 members of Congress in filing an amicus brief supporting the State of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Mississippi's law protecting life.

In the 117th Congress, Senator Cramer has co-sponsored several pro-life bills including legislation to ban abortion after 20 weeks of fertilization, protect unborn babies who may be targeted for abortion because of their gender or physical condition, and give states the authority to exclude abortion providers like Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funds. He has also pledged to vote against any bill that would undermine the Hyde Amendment, which is a legislative provision barring the use of federal funds to pay for abortion or other abortion-related activities.

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