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Nicole Galloway on Abortion
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Nicole Galloway on other issues.
  • Trusts women to make their own healthcare decisions. (Feb 2020)
  • Upset about Missouri's pro-life abortion position. (Jun 2019)
  • Abortion ban gives new rights & opportunities to rapists. (Jun 2019)
Eric Greitens on Abortion
Republican Governor (resigned): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Eric Greitens on other issues.
  • Called for public prayer supporting anti-abortion centers. (Jun 2017)
  • Overturn law making St. Louis into "abortion sanctuary city". (Jun 2017)
  • Every life is precious; defend & promote life. (Oct 2015)
Mike Kehoe on Abortion
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Kehoe on other issues.
  • Missouri has moved the needle in protecting life. (Apr 2021)
  • Most innocent person you can protect is in the womb. (Mar 2021)
Peter Kinder on Abortion
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Peter Kinder on other issues.
  • Investigate organizations harvesting aborted babies' parts. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2014)
Chris Koster on Abortion
Democratic challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Koster on other issues.
  • Planned Parenthood didn't illegally dispose of fetal tissue. (Sep 2015)
Jim Neely on Abortion
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Neely on other issues.
  • Voted for abortion ban at 8 weeks, but had not read it. (May 2019)
  • Supported "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act". (May 2019)
Mike Parson on Abortion
Republican governor of Missouri: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mike Parson on other issues.
  • Ban abortion after the eighth week of pregnancy. (Sep 2019)
  • Enforces law which shuts down only abortion clinic in state. (May 2019)
  • Signs bill criminalizing abortion after eight weeks. (May 2019)
  • Signed "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act". (May 2019)
  • Solidly pro-life; supports protecting rights of the unborn. (Sep 2018)

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Angelica Earl on Abortion
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Angelica Earl on other issues.
  • Loudly, proudly pro-choice. (Sep 2017)
Josh Hawley on Abortion
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Josh Hawley on other issues.
  • Roe v. Wade was one of the most unjust decisions. (Nov 2018)
  • Roe v. Wade was most unjust decision in U.S. history. (Oct 2018)
  • New abortion restrictions protects women. (Oct 2017)
  • CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2018)
  • Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
Jason Kander on Abortion
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jason Kander on other issues.
  • Supports public funding for Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2016)
  • Endorsed by NARAL for perfect pro-choice voting records. (Jul 2016)
  • Don't interfere with women's personal healthcare decisions. (Apr 2015)
Claire McCaskill on Abortion
Democratic Sr Senator; previously state Auditor: Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Claire McCaskill on other issues.
  • Fund Planned Parenthood; protect abortion providers. (Oct 2018)
  • Support embryonic stem cell research but not cloning. (Oct 2006)
  • Support a ban on partial-birth abortion. (Oct 2006)
  • Continue promising stem-cell research. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
  • Provide emergency contraception at military facilities. (Apr 2007)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Nov 2013)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jan 2015)
  • Keep federal funding for family planning clinics. (Mar 2017)
  • CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:No parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Emergency contraception at all military health facilities. (Dec 2009)
  • Endorsed by EMILY's list for pro-choice Democratic women. (Aug 2012)
Tony Monetti on Abortion
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tony Monetti on other issues.
  • Pro-life, but support healthcare & adoption. (Oct 2017)
Austin Petersen on Abortion
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Austin Petersen on other issues.
  • Against abortion, but would limit government role. (Mar 2016)

House:


William Lacy Clay on Abortion
Democratic Representative (MO-1): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for William Lacy Clay on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted NO on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted NO on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted NO on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 9% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Nov 2013)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jan 2018)
  • Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
  • Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
Emmanuel Cleaver on Abortion
Democratic Representative (MO-5): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Emmanuel Cleaver on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Rated 9% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Require pharmacies to fulfill contraceptive prescriptions. (Jul 2011)
  • by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Aug 2012)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Jun 2014)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (May 2018)
  • Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
Samuel Graves on Abortion
Republican Representative (MO-6): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Samuel Graves on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Jan 2017)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Dec 2017)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
  • Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
Vicky Hartzler on Abortion
Republican (District 4): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Vicky Hartzler on other issues.
  • Leading efforts in Congress to defund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2021)
  • Rights endowed on all Americans, including the unborn. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
  • Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Feb 2015)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
Billy Long on Abortion
Republican (District 7): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Billy Long on other issues.
  • Oppose Freedom of Choice Act; reinstate Mexico City Policy. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • I consider myself pro-life. (Nov 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization. (Jan 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
  • Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
  • Life and human rights begin at fertilization or cloning. (Jan 2013)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Oct 2015)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
Blaine Luetkemeyer on Abortion
Republican (District 3): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Blaine Luetkemeyer on other issues.
  • Support the unborn; oppose embryonic stem-cell research. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization. (Jan 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
  • Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
  • Life and human rights begin at fertilization or cloning. (Jan 2013)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Mar 2015)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
Jason Smith on Abortion
Republican (District 8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jason Smith on other issues.
  • Don't abandon traditional Judeo-Christian values. (Jun 2013)
  • Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Jan 2017)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Sep 2013)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Feb 2015)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
Ann Wagner on Abortion
Republican (District 2): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Ann Wagner on other issues.
  • March to support of the sanctity of life. (Nov 2012)
  • Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Jan 2017)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (Jan 2017)
  • I consider myself pro-life. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Feb 2015)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Matt Blunt on Abortion
Republican MO Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matt Blunt on other issues.
  • Abortions only for incest, rape, or maternal life. (Nov 1998)
John Brunner on Abortion
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Brunner on other issues.
  • Fight back against judges dictating values on our churches. (May 2016)
  • Life is providentially determined, and to be cherished. (Jun 2012)
  • Pledges support to overthrow of Roe v. Wade. (Apr 2012)
Catherine Hanaway on Abortion
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Catherine Hanaway on other issues.
  • Waiting periods; parental notification; & other restrictions. (Nov 1998)
Jay Nixon on Abortion
Missouri Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jay Nixon on other issues.
  • Prohibit partial-birth abortion. (Nov 1998)
Jo Ann Emerson on Abortion
Republican Representative (MO-8): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Jo Ann Emerson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 80% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
Bob Holden on Abortion
Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004): Click here for Bob Holden on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Ashcroft on Abortion
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John Ashcroft on other issues.
  • Opposes Roe v Wade, but accepts it as settled law. (Jan 2001)
  • Restricting abortion has been a hallmark of his career. (Jan 2001)
  • Would enforce laws against abortion clinic attacks. (Jan 2001)
  • Life begins at conception. (Jan 2001)
  • Supports “human rights amendment” against abortion. (Jan 2001)
  • Opposes all abortion, even for rape and incest. (Dec 2000)
  • Voted YES on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
Jean Carnahan on Abortion
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jean Carnahan on other issues.
  • Opposes partial-birth abortion, but agreed with veto on ban. (Nov 2000)
  • Recommended by EMILY's List of pro-choice women. (Apr 2001)
Mel Carnahan on Abortion
Governor & 2000 Democratic Challenger for Senate (MO)-Deceased 2000: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mel Carnahan on other issues.
  • Supports “Abortion is a woman’s right”. (Sep 2000)
  • Supports family planning to reduce abortions. (May 1997)
Bill Emerson on Abortion
Republican Former (1994-) (District 8): Click here for Bill Emerson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nancy Farmer on Abortion
2004 former Democratic challenger; state Treasurer: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Nancy Farmer on other issues.
  • Make abortions legally available including funding. (Jul 1996)
Dick Gephardt on Abortion
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dick Gephardt on other issues.
  • Overturn the ban on new stem cell research. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted 7 times against partial birth abortion. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted NO on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 30% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mel Hancock on Abortion
Republican Former (1994-) (District 7): Click here for Mel Hancock on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Karen McCarthy on Abortion
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 5): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Karen McCarthy on other issues.
  • Voted NO on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted NO on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Recommended by EMILY's List of pro-choice women. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
Todd Akin on Abortion
Republican Representative (MO-2); Senate Challenger 2012: Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Todd Akin on other issues.
  • Resisted stepping aside after "legitimate rape" comment. (Oct 2012)
  • Life begins at conception; support Constitutional Amendment. (Apr 2012)
  • Life begins at conception; protect the unborn. (Jul 2011)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
  • Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
Roy Blunt on Abortion
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (MO-7): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Roy Blunt on other issues.
  • Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
  • Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
Kit Bond on Abortion
Republican Sr Senator (MO): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Kit Bond on other issues.
  • Voted YES on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted YES on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
Robin Carnahan on Abortion
2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; Secretary of State: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robin Carnahan on other issues.
  • Opposes giving legal protection to unborn children. (Sep 2010)
  • Endorsed by EMILY's list for pro-choice Democratic women. (Sep 2010)
Bill Clay Sr. on Abortion
Democrat (retired 2000) (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Clay Sr. on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
Pat Danner on Abortion
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Pat Danner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
Kenny Hulshof on Abortion
Republican Representative (MO-9): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Kenny Hulshof on other issues.
  • Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
Mike Parker on Abortion
Republican (retired 1998) (District 4): Click here for Mike Parker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ike Skelton on Abortion
Democratic Representative (MO-4): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Ike Skelton on other issues.
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 82% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
Jim Talent on Abortion
Republican Senator; previously Representative (MO-2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jim Talent on other issues.
  • Oppose embryonic stem cell research that involves cloning. (Oct 2006)
  • Favor exemptions in abortion law but not stem cell research. (Oct 2006)
  • Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
Todd Akin on Abortion
Republican Representative (MO-2); Senate Challenger 2012: Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Todd Akin on other issues.
  • Resisted stepping aside after "legitimate rape" comment. (Oct 2012)
  • Life begins at conception; support Constitutional Amendment. (Apr 2012)
  • Life begins at conception; protect the unborn. (Jul 2011)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
  • Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
Roy Blunt on Abortion
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (MO-7): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Roy Blunt on other issues.
  • Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
  • Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
John Brunner on Abortion
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Brunner on other issues.
  • Fight back against judges dictating values on our churches. (May 2016)
  • Life is providentially determined, and to be cherished. (Jun 2012)
  • Pledges support to overthrow of Roe v. Wade. (Apr 2012)
Cori Bush on Abortion
Democratic (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cori Bush on other issues.
Russ Carnahan on Abortion
Democratic Representative (MO-3): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Russ Carnahan on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Emergency contraception for rape victims at all hospitals. (Sep 2006)
  • Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Provide emergency contraception at military facilities. (Apr 2007)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
Eric Greitens on Abortion
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Eric Greitens on other issues.
  • Called for public prayer supporting anti-abortion centers. (Jun 2017)
  • Overturn law making St. Louis into "abortion sanctuary city". (Jun 2017)
  • Every life is precious; defend & promote life. (Oct 2015)
Vicky Hartzler on Abortion
Republican Challenger: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Vicky Hartzler on other issues.
  • Leading efforts in Congress to defund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2021)
  • Rights endowed on all Americans, including the unborn. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
  • Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Feb 2015)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
Lucas Kunce on Abortion
Senate Candidate: Click here for Lucas Kunce on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Billy Long on Abortion
Republican Challenger: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Billy Long on other issues.
  • Oppose Freedom of Choice Act; reinstate Mexico City Policy. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • I consider myself pro-life. (Nov 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization. (Jan 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
  • Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
  • Life and human rights begin at fertilization or cloning. (Jan 2013)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Oct 2015)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
Mark McClosky on Abortion
Republican Challenger: Click here for Mark McClosky on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Schmitt on Abortion
Republican Challenger: Click here for Eric Schmitt on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Shephard on Abortion
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Tim Shephard on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Sifton on Abortion
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott Sifton on other issues.
  • Fought efforts to deny choice to rape and incest victims. (Jun 2021)
  • Opposed "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act". (May 2019)
Sarah Steelman on Abortion
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Sarah Steelman on other issues.
  • Life begins at conception; consider Constitutional Amendment. (Apr 2012)
  • Protect those who can't protect themselves, including unborn. (Jul 2011)
  • Opposes embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2008)
Jim Talent on Abortion
Republican Senator; previously Representative (MO-2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jim Talent on other issues.
  • Oppose embryonic stem cell research that involves cloning. (Oct 2006)
  • Favor exemptions in abortion law but not stem cell research. (Oct 2006)
  • Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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