Bart Stupak: “I voted in favor of this bill. However, I am concerned with how this legislation came to the floor--without a hearing…”

“I voted in favor of this bill. However, I am concerned with how this legislation came to the floor--without a hearing and without the opportunity to offer amendments. In addition, I am a strong supporter of local rule and this legislation, although I agree with the principle, blocks the local District of Columbia government from having any authority over the matter. Again, I support the legislation in general, I just don't believe appropriate procedure was followed on such a controversial issue.”