Update: Stupak (D-Michigan) in a showndown with fellow Dems over abortion in health care bill

Te Deum laudamus! has an update on the Stupak situation regarding abortion and the health care reform bill. Read it over at:

Te Deum laudamus!: Stupak (D-Michigan) in a showndown with fellow Dems over abortion in health care bill

In case you don't remember we posted about this issue earlier. "Is Bart Stupak the new Bob Casey?"

In an interview with LifeSiteNews.com (LSN) today, Rep. Stupak said that he is counting on about 40 fellow Democrats to "take down the rule" - or kill the bill on a procedural vote - if House leadership refuses to allow a floor vote on an amendment that would prevent federal funding of abortion. The procedural "rule" vote would draft rules for debating the bill on the floor, and needs to be passed before the bill can move forward to a floor vote.

40 Dems? That is a TON in this sort of situation. Especially when the Dems are really struggling to get this entire bill off the ground. Plus, thats 10% of the entire House. It is nice to see that even on such an important issue, there are those willing to adhere to principles and morals. Let's hope this resolve stays strong throughout the battle!

St. Michael - Ora Pro Nobis!