Rep. Dale Kildee (D-MI), a pro-lifer, has confirmed that he will vote yes on the Senate health care bill.
“I am convinced that the Senate language maintains the Hyde Amendment, which states that no federal money can be used for abortion,” Kildee said in a statement. “The Senate bill includes a ‘conscience clause’ and allows states to ban plans that include abortion.”
Kildee voted for the House health care bill, which included Rep. Bart Stupak’s (D-MI) restrictive abortion language, in November. It’s not a huge get — Kildee’s office told TPMDC last week that he doesn’t belong on Stupak’s list of 12 supporters — but it’s one more guaranteed yes vote for Pelosi.
