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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Tom Corbett on Abortion
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Corbett on other issues.
  • Increase regulations for licensing of abortion clinics. (Dec 2011)
  • Pro-life; supports state restrictions on abortion. (Nov 2010)
Mark Critz on Abortion
Democratic Lt.Gov. Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Critz on other issues.
  • Pro-life; opposes taxpayer funding of abortion. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
John Fetterman on Abortion
Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Fetterman on other issues.
  • Unabashedly pro-choice;protect constitutional abortion right. (Apr 2016)
Ken Krawchuk on Abortion
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ken Krawchuk on other issues.
  • Pre-natal adoption with a right to choose. (May 2018)
Michael Nutter on Abortion
Mayor of Philadelphia: Click here for Michael Nutter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Allyson Schwartz on Abortion
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz on other issues.
  • Endorsed by Planned Parenthood; she founded women's clinic. (Feb 2014)
  • 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)
  • Expand contraceptive services for low-income women. (May 2006)
  • Emergency contraception for rape victims at all hospitals. (Sep 2006)
  • Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Nov 2013)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
Scott Wagner on Abortion
Republican: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Scott Wagner on other issues.
  • Co-sponsor of bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks. (Oct 2018)
  • Ban abortions after 20 weeks. (Feb 2017)
  • Protecting life is one of my guiding principles. (Nov 2014)
Tom Wolf on Abortion
Democratic Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Wolf on other issues.
  • Vetoed bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks. (Oct 2018)
  • Tradition of freedom of conscience includes abortion rights. (Mar 2017)
  • Vetoes further limits on dilation and evacuation abortions. (Feb 2017)
  • Support abortion rights. (May 2014)
  • Government should not tell women what choices to make. (Mar 2014)

Senate:

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Lou Barletta on Abortion
Republican Challenger for PA Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks; de-fund Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2018)
  • Legal protection for innocent human life. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
  • 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)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Feb 2015)
Bob Casey on Abortion
Democratic Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Bob Casey on other issues.
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks; but fund Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2018)
  • Plan B morning-after pill is contraception, not abortion. (Sep 2006)
  • Roe v. Wade Should Be Overturned. (Dec 2005)
  • Right to Privacy means contraception, not unborn. (Dec 2005)
  • No embryonic stem cell research; adult research ok. (Jul 2005)
  • Exceptions to save life of mother, rape & incest. (Nov 2004)
  • Opposes public funding of abortion. (Nov 2004)
  • Supports state funding of contraceptive services. (Nov 2004)
  • Opposes Woman’s Right to Abortion. (Nov 2004)
  • Opposes Tax-Funded Abortion. (Nov 2004)
  • Supports Legal Protection for Human Life from Conception. (Nov 2004)
  • 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)
  • Supports public abortion funding. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports parental notification for abortions. (Oct 2012)
  • Opposes churches providing birth control. (Oct 2012)
  • Keep federal funding for family planning clinics. (Mar 2017)
  • Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
Jim Christiana on Abortion
Republican candidate for Pennsylvania U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Christiana on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by Planned Parenthood on reproductive rights. (Jan 2018)
  • Increase regulations for licensing of abortion clinics. (Dec 2011)
Katie McGinty on Abortion
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Katie McGinty on other issues.
  • Supports public funding for Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2016)
  • Endorsed by EMILY's List. (Aug 2015)
  • Oppose any effort to further restrict abortion rights. (May 2014)
  • Supports public funding for abortion services. (Nov 2016)
  • Endorsed by EMILY's list for pro-choice Democratic women. (Nov 2016)
Rick Saccone on Abortion
Republican Senate challenger (withdrew): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Saccone on other issues.
  • Endorsed by Pro-Life Federation. (Oct 2017)
  • Increase regulations for licensing of abortion clinics. (Dec 2011)

House:

Lou Barletta on Abortion
Republican (District 11): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks; de-fund Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2018)
  • Legal protection for innocent human life. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
  • 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)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Feb 2015)
Brendan Boyle on Abortion
Democratic House Member (District 13): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Brendan Boyle on other issues.
  • Supports emergency contraception and Roe v. Wade. (Oct 2014)
  • I evolved on abortion; ratchet down the heated rhetoric. (Oct 2014)
  • Increase regulations for licensing of abortion clinics. (Dec 2011)
  • Supports abortion rights, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports abortion rights, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Sep 2018)
  • Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
Robert Brady on Abortion
Democratic Representative (PA-1): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Robert Brady 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)
  • 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)
  • Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Emergency contraception for rape victims at all hospitals. (Sep 2006)
  • Rated 9% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Let military perform abortions in cases of rape or incest. (Jun 2011)
  • Require pharmacies to fulfill contraceptive prescriptions. (Jul 2011)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Jun 2014)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
Matt Cartwright on Abortion
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Matt Cartwright on other issues.
  • I consider myself pro-life. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Jun 2013)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
Ryan Costello on Abortion
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ryan Costello on other issues.
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
Madeleine Dean on Abortion
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Madeleine Dean on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Charles Dent on Abortion
Republican: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Charles Dent on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Rated 27% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
Mike Doyle on Abortion
Democratic Representative (PA-14): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Mike Doyle 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 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 64% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
Dwight Evans on Abortion
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dwight Evans on other issues.
  • Oppose increasing regulations for abortion clinics. (Dec 2011)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Mar 2017)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Mar 2017)
  • Supports pro-choice legislation. (Nov 2016)
Chaka Fattah on Abortion
Democratic Representative (PA-2): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Chaka Fattah 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)
  • 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)
  • Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Emergency contraception for rape victims at all hospitals. (Sep 2006)
  • Rated 9% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Oct 2015)
  • Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
Brian Fitzpatrick on Abortion
Republican (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Brian Fitzpatrick on other issues.
  • Double funding from $4B to $8B at woman's health clinics. (Nov 2016)
  • CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2018)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Mar 2019)
Chrissy Houlahan on Abortion
Democrat (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chrissy Houlahan on other issues.
John Joyce on Abortion
Republican (District 13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Joyce on other issues.
  • Will fiercely defend the right to life. (Apr 2020)
  • Pro-life, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
Fred Keller on Abortion
Republican (District 12): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Fred Keller on other issues.
  • Increase regulations for licensing of abortion clinics. (Dec 2011)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Aug 2019)
  • Pro-life, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Mike Kelly on Abortion
Republican (District 3): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mike Kelly on other issues.
  • Protect sanctity of human life from conception. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 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)
  • 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)
Conor Lamb on Abortion
Democrat (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Conor Lamb on other issues.
  • Personally opposes abortion but will support it politically. (Mar 2018)
Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on Abortion
Democratic Challenger (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on other issues.
  • Legal abortion in all first-trimester circumstances. (Nov 1994)
  • Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
Tom Marino on Abortion
Republican (District 10): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Tom Marino on other issues.
  • Our children, both born and those yet to be born, are a gift. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
  • 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. (Jan 2017)
Patrick Meehan on Abortion
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Meehan on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
Dan Meuser on Abortion
Republican (District 9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dan Meuser on other issues.
  • Legal protection for innocent human life at every stage. (Oct 2018)
  • Protect life from conception, except for rape & incest. (Sep 2018)
  • Pro-life, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
Tim Murphy on Abortion
Republican Representative (PA-18): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Tim Murphy 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 NO 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)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 91% 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)
  • 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)
  • 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. (Jul 2015)
  • Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
Scott Perry on Abortion
Republican (District 4): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Scott Perry on other issues.
  • Life--born and unborn--is sacred. (Nov 2012)
  • Increase regulations for licensing of abortion clinics. (Dec 2011)
  • I consider myself pro-life. (Sep 2012)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jun 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. (Apr 2018)
  • CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
Joseph Pitts on Abortion
Republican Representative (PA-16): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Pitts 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)
  • 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)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 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)
  • 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)
  • Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
  • Report on Medicaid payments to abortion providers. (Apr 2009)
  • Declare preborn as persons under 14th amendment. (Feb 2009)
Guy Reschenthaler on Abortion
Republican (District 14): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Guy Reschenthaler on other issues.
  • End the barbaric practice of dismemberment abortions. (Feb 2017)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
Keith Rothfus on Abortion
Republican (District 12): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Keith Rothfus on other issues.
  • Embryonic stem cell research violates the conscience. (Nov 2012)
  • Inalienable right to life from moment of conception. (Nov 2012)
  • Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Jan 2017)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes public abortion funding. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports parental notification for abortions. (Oct 2012)
  • Opposes churches providing birth control. (Oct 2012)
  • I consider myself pro-life. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
  • No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Feb 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. (Jan 2017)
Mary Gay Scanlon on Abortion
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Mary Gay Scanlon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Allyson Schwartz on Abortion
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz on other issues.
  • Endorsed by Planned Parenthood; she founded women's clinic. (Feb 2014)
  • 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)
  • Expand contraceptive services for low-income women. (May 2006)
  • Emergency contraception for rape victims at all hospitals. (Sep 2006)
  • Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Nov 2013)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
Bill Shuster on Abortion
Republican Representative (PA-9): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Bill Shuster 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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. (Jul 2015)
  • Permanently protect life and conscience. (Jun 2016)
  • Declare preborn as persons under 14th amendment. (Feb 2009)
Lloyd Smucker on Abortion
Republican (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lloyd Smucker on other issues.
  • Increase regulations for licensing of abortion clinics. (Jun 2011)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jan 2018)
  • Pro-choice, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
Glenn Thompson on Abortion
Republican (District 5): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Glenn Thompson on other issues.
  • Do everything to protect innocent, unborn life. (Nov 2008)
  • Stop 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)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
  • Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization. (Jan 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 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. (Jul 2015)
  • Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
Susan Wild on Abortion
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Susan Wild on other issues.
  • CC:Publicly fund abortions. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:No parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Lou Barletta on Abortion
Former Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks; de-fund Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2018)
  • Legal protection for innocent human life. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
  • 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)
  • Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Feb 2015)
Ed Rendell on Abortion
Democratic PA Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ed Rendell on other issues.
  • Protect woman’s right to decisions about her body. (Feb 2002)
Joe Sestak on Abortion
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • Would support abortion restrictions after 24 weeks. (Nov 2019)
  • Secure reproductive rights; pass family leave. (Jul 2019)
  • Secure reproductive rights & services for all women. (Jul 2019)
  • Enshrine a woman's right to choose, in case Roe overturned. (Jun 2019)
  • Right to choose is part of securing future for women. (Dec 2009)
  • Supports Roe v. Wade. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
Jim Gerlach on Abortion
Republican Representative (PA-6): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gerlach on other issues.
  • Voted YES 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 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)
  • Rated 10% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 70% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
Pat Toomey on Abortion
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.
  • Great news that employer can withhold contraceptive coverage. (Oct 2016)
  • Pro-life; encourage adoption over abortion. (Dec 2009)
  • 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)
  • Supports giving legal protection to unborn children. (Sep 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Opposes public funding for abortion services. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports parental notification for abortions by minors. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports judges who strictly interpret Constitution. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
Tom Ridge on Abortion
Former Republican Governor (1995-2001); DHS Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Ridge on other issues.
  • Pro-choice. (Jan 2000)
  • Allow abortions, with limits; no partial-birth. (Jul 1998)
Mark Schweiker on Abortion
Former Republican Governor (2001-2002): Click here for Mark Schweiker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Fitzpatrick on Abortion
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Mike Fitzpatrick on other issues.
  • Oppose abortion rights. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
  • Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
  • Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
Bill Clinger on Abortion
Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Bill Clinger on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Featherman on Abortion
2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Featherman on other issues.
  • Fully pro-choice. (Jan 2006)
Jon Fox on Abortion
Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for Jon Fox on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Greenwood on Abortion
Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jim Greenwood 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 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)
  • Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Supported funding contraception and UN family planning. (Jul 1999)
Joseph Hoeffel on Abortion
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel 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)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
Joseph Hoeffel on Abortion
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel 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)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
Tom Martin on Abortion
Former Democratic Senate Candidate (2006): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.
  • End the federal “War on Abortion”. (Oct 2006)
  • Anti-Choice zealots shouldn’t outlaw research. (Oct 2006)
  • Opposes “Abortion is a woman’s right”. (Oct 2000)
Joe McDade on Abortion
Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for Joe McDade on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chuck Pennacchio on Abortion
Former Democratic challenger (2006): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Pennacchio on other issues.
  • Women’s right to reproductive choice is inviolate. (Nov 2005)
  • Pro-lifers should fight poverty to make abortions rarer. (Nov 2005)
Joe Sestak on Abortion
Democrat (until 2010) (District 7): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • Would support abortion restrictions after 24 weeks. (Nov 2019)
  • Secure reproductive rights; pass family leave. (Jul 2019)
  • Secure reproductive rights & services for all women. (Jul 2019)
  • Enshrine a woman's right to choose, in case Roe overturned. (Jun 2019)
  • Right to choose is part of securing future for women. (Dec 2009)
  • Supports Roe v. Wade. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
Bud Shuster on Abortion
Former Rep.(resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bud Shuster on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
Betsy Summers on Abortion
2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Betsy Summers on other issues.
  • No taxpayer funds for abortion or tem-cell research. (Oct 2004)
  • Abortions should always be legal. (Oct 2004)
Robert Walker on Abortion
Republican Former (1994-) (District 16): Click here for Robert Walker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jason Altmire on Abortion
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jason Altmire on other issues.
  • Legal abortion only for incest, rape, or life of woman. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
Robert Borski on Abortion
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Robert Borski on other issues.
  • 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)
Chris Carney on Abortion
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris Carney on other issues.
  • Opposes abortion, but government should provide full info. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
William Coyne on Abortion
Democrat (District 14): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for William Coyne on other issues.
  • 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)
Kathy Dahlkemper on Abortion
Democrat (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Dahlkemper on other issues.
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
Phil English on Abortion
Republican Representative (PA-3): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Phil English 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)
George Gekas on Abortion
Republican (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for George Gekas on other issues.
  • 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)
Bill Goodling on Abortion
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Goodling on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
Melissa Hart on Abortion
Republican (District 4): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Hart on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Supported funding contraception and UN family planning. (Jul 1999)
Tim Holden on Abortion
Democratic Representative (PA-17): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Tim Holden on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES 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 federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
Paul Kanjorski on Abortion
Democratic Representative (PA-11): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Paul Kanjorski 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 10% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 73% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
Ron Klink on Abortion
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ron Klink on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
Tom Martin on Abortion
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.
  • End the federal “War on Abortion”. (Oct 2006)
  • Anti-Choice zealots shouldn’t outlaw research. (Oct 2006)
  • Opposes “Abortion is a woman’s right”. (Oct 2000)
Frank Mascara on Abortion
Democrat (District 20): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Mascara on other issues.
  • 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)
Paul McHale on Abortion
Democrat (retired 1998 (District 25): Click here for Paul McHale on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patrick Joseph Murphy on Abortion
Democrat (until 2010) (District 8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Joseph Murphy on other issues.
  • Roe vs. Wade has been settled law for 30 years. (Nov 2006)
  • Full federal funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
  • Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
  • Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
John Murtha on Abortion
Democratic Representative (PA-12): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for John Murtha 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 70% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
  • Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
John Peterson on Abortion
Republican Representative (PA-5): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for John Peterson 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)
Todd Platts on Abortion
Republican Representative (PA-19): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Todd Platts on other issues.
  • Voted YES 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 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 10% 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)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
Sam Rohrer on Abortion
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sam Rohrer on other issues.
  • Life is a gift of God and is sacred. (Apr 2012)
Carl Romanelli on Abortion
Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carl Romanelli on other issues.
  • Defend women’s right to reproductive choice. (Jul 2006)
Alan Sandals on Abortion
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Alan Sandals on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Santorum on Abortion
Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner: Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Rick Santorum on other issues.
  • I've been to the March For Life for 25 years. (Jan 2016)
  • Roe v. Wade was a rogue decision, not settled law. (Aug 2015)
  • Pushed legislation to protect the unborn. (May 2015)
  • In partial birth abortion, doctor kills baby after delivery. (Feb 2015)
  • Gingrich's abortion stances compared to Santorum's. (Jan 2012)
  • States have the right to ban contraception, but shouldn't. (Jan 2012)
  • No abortions even in cases of rape; one violence is enough. (Aug 2011)
  • I've not only taken the pledge; I've taken the bullets. (Jun 2011)
  • FactCheck: Under 1/4 of pregnancies end in abortion, not 1/3. (May 2011)
  • FactCheck: No, female suicide & crime not worse under Roe. (Feb 2011)
  • Plan B morning-after pill is abortion, and dangerous. (Sep 2006)
  • Exception for rape & incest ok, even though they take a life. (Sep 2006)
  • Partial birth abortion is not used only for abnormalities. (Apr 2006)
  • Scientifically, an embryo is human from moment of conception. (Apr 2006)
  • 93% of abortions are post-conception birth control. (Apr 2006)
  • Partial birth abortion allows killing baby if only toe is in. (Apr 2006)
  • There is no federal right to privacy. (Apr 2003)
  • Responsible stem cell research doesn't destroy embryos. (Aug 2001)
  • Protect any child born alive from botched abortion. (Jun 2001)
  • Partial birth abortion should shock your conscience. (Dec 1995)
  • 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)
  • Supports the Pro-life Presidential Leadership Pledge. (Jan 2012)
Marc Scaringi on Abortion
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marc Scaringi on other issues.
  • Pro-life. (Jan 2012)
Don Sherwood on Abortion
Republican (District 10): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Don Sherwood on other issues.
  • 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 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)
Arlen Specter on Abortion
Republican Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Arlen Specter on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Voted NO 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 NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
  • Rated 21% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Expand embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2004)
  • Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Protect the reproductive rights of women. (Jan 1993)
Steve Welch on Abortion
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Welch on other issues.
  • Individual choice on family issues; government protects life. (Mar 2012)
Curt Weldon on Abortion
Republican (District 7): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Curt Weldon on other issues.
  • 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)
Mark Critz on Abortion
Republican (District 12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Critz on other issues.
  • Pro-life; opposes taxpayer funding of abortion. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
  • Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
John Fetterman on Abortion
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Fetterman on other issues.
  • Unabashedly pro-choice;protect constitutional abortion right. (Apr 2016)
Tom Smith on Abortion
Republican Challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom Smith on other issues.
  • Pro-life, period, but not for rape. (Oct 2012)
  • No abortion under all circumstances, including rape & incest. (Aug 2012)
  • Pro-life, period. (Mar 2012)
  • Opposes public abortion funding. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports parental notification for abortions. (Oct 2012)
  • Opposes churches providing birth control. (Oct 2012)
Arlen Specter-2001 on Abortion
Republican Sr Senator: Click here for Arlen Specter-2001 on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Everett Stern on Abortion
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Everett Stern on other issues.
  • Legal protection to unborn children. (Nov 2015)
  • Support Hobby Lobby and right to stand by religious creed. (Apr 2015)
Pat Toomey on Abortion
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.
  • Great news that employer can withhold contraceptive coverage. (Oct 2016)
  • Pro-life; encourage adoption over abortion. (Dec 2009)
  • 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)
  • Supports giving legal protection to unborn children. (Sep 2010)
  • Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
  • Opposes public funding for abortion services. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports parental notification for abortions by minors. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports judges who strictly interpret Constitution. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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