Sali, Simpson Vote No

President Promises Veto

Democrats made an installment payment on their multi-million debt to the Abortion Lobby yesterday by passing the “Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007” on a vote of 253 – 174. The vote was 32 shy of the 2/3 majority needed to override a promised veto by President Bush.

37 Republicans voted ‘aye’, while 16 Democrats opposed the measure.

As we noted yesterday, there were 5 newly elected Democrats who claimed in their campaigns to be pro-Life. A check of their votes indicates that 4 of the 5 delivered by voting “No”. Only Chris Carney of Pennsylvania broke faith with his constituents.

In a public statement, Dr. Ben Mitchell of the Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity responded to the action by calling the vote “not only unethical – but unnecessary and undesirable.”

He pointed out that there are many ethical sources of stem cells – including amniotic fluid, placenta and umbilical cord blood.

“While the need for relief of human suffering is great, we must not seek cures for some at the expense of the lives of others,” concluded Dr. Mitchell.