Lawmakers mark Roe v. Wade anniversary

{mosads}The Supreme Court handed down a decision on the landmark case 40 years ago — on Jan, 22, 1973 — affirming a woman’s right by law to have an abortion. But on Twitter, the war over abortion continues along strict party lines. The two sides were not talking to each other about the issue, but neither couched their opinions on the controversial topic.

Democrats are tweeting their commitment to keep fighting against those who would “roll back reproductive healthcare rights,” as Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) put it, while across the aisle, Republicans were tweeting about “millions of innocent lives lost” and reaffirming their commitment to protecting the “sanctity of human life.”

Multiple Republicans quoted former President Reagan (R) in their tweets, while several Democrats pointed to a new Wall Street Journal/NBC poll released Monday evening that found 7 in 10 adults oppose overturning the Court’s decision. 

Some Republicans:

Today is 40th anniv of #RoevWade. Let’s remember the 55+ million lives lost & spread the msg that women deserve better than #abortion #roe40

— Michele Bachmann (@MicheleBachmann) January 22, 2013

On this 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, I proudly reaffirm my support for pro-life policies.

— Senator Deb Fischer (@SenatorFischer) January 22, 2013

“We cannot diminish the value of 1 category of human life – the unborn – without diminishing value of all human life” – Reagan #roe40

— Larry Bucshon, MD (@RepLarryBucshon) January 22, 2013

On the 40th anniv. of Roe v. Wade, let’s remember the millions of innocent lives lost #prolife

— Senator Dan Coats (@SenDanCoats) January 22, 2013

Today, on the 40th anniversary of #RoeVWade, I continue to be an advocate of women’s #healthcare and the protection of unborn children.

— Michael Burgess, MD (@michaelcburgess) January 22, 2013

I will continue to fight to protect the right to #life for the most vulnerable among us.#RoeAt40

— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) January 22, 2013

40yrs of Roe=50 mil less Americans paying Social Security. Failure protecting young = failure protecting the old.Every life matters.

— JudgeCarter (@JudgeCarter) January 22, 2013

As member of Congressional Adoption Caucus, it’s important to highlight alts like adoption on RoeVWade anniverisary. ccainstitute.org

— Rep. Todd Young (@RepToddYoung) January 22, 2013

The 40th anniversary of the tragic #RoevWade is a reminder that we must remain committed to protecting the right to life this Congress.

— Rep. George Holding (@RepHolding) January 22, 2013

Today is 40th anniversary of #RoevWade. I believe in protecting those who cannot protect themselves. #prolife

— Senator John Boozman (@JohnBoozman) January 22, 2013

We cannot diminish the value of 1 category of human life – the unborn – without diminishing value of all human life – Reagan #roe40 #prolife

— Rep. Todd Rokita (@ToddRokita) January 22, 2013

America knows the collective pain of abortion is a heavy burden no free and prosperous nation can carry forever. #roe40 #prolife

— Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) January 22, 2013

Sadly today is the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.Let’s remember the 55+ million lives lost.#roe40

— Ann Wagner (@RepAnnWagner) January 22, 2013

On this 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I’m reminded that everylifeis a precious gift from God. #Roe40 #prolife

— Rep. Renee Ellmers (@RepReneeEllmers) January 22, 2013

55 million abortions since 1973. Today we remember those innocent lives. #RoevWade

— Tom Price (@RepTomPrice) January 22, 2013

Some Democrats:

As we mark 40 years since Roe v. Wade Iremain committed to protecting a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions. #Roe40

— Rep. Doris Matsui (@DorisMatsui) January 22, 2013

40 years ago, SCOTUS made a historic decision to protect reproductive rights. Today, let us recommit to standing up for our rights. #RoeAt40

— Elizabeth Esty (@RepEsty) January 22, 2013

Today is the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s historic #Roe v. Wade decision.We must protect a woman’s right to choose. #RoeAt40

— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) January 22, 2013

40 years after Roe v Wade and there are still attacks on women’s reproductive rights. I’ll keep up the fight for women’s health. #RoeAt40

— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) January 22, 2013

Ben- #RoeAt40 means women have a right to privacy, to control their own body,healthcare and reproductive choices

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 22, 2013

40 years ago today the Supreme Court decided Roe v Wade and protected a woman’s fundemental right to make her own reproductive choices.

— Jim Himes (@jahimes) January 22, 2013

Jon is commemorating 40 years of #RoeVWade; will always fight for women to make their own private health decisions. #Tweet4Choice

— Jon Tester (@jontester) January 22, 2013

Proud to support Roe v. Wade’s 40th anniversary today and reproductive rights for women every day. #Roe40

— Rep. Frank Pallone (@FrankPallone) January 22, 2013

Today we honor #Roeat40. I will continue to fight to protect a woman’s right to control her own health decisions.

— Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) January 22, 2013

On this 40th Anniversary of Roe v Wade, we reaffirm our commitment to a woman’s basic right to privacy and the right to choose her own path

— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) January 22, 2013

Today is the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. I’m proud to stand with CT women to protect reproductive rights. #Roeat40

— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) January 22, 2013

40 years after Roe v. Wade, we must consider what is at stake if we don’t protect a woman’s right to make decisions about her own body.

— Rush Holt (@RushHolt) January 22, 2013

We must commit ourselves to continuing fight for women’s health & making sure women have access to safe reproductive health care. #RoeAt40

— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) January 22, 2013

On 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, let’s pledge to continue protecting a woman’s right to choose & make health care decisions w/ her doctor

— Rep Donna F Edwards (@repdonnaedwards) January 22, 2013