On Wednesday, the national pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List released the latest ratings for its National Pro-Life Scorecard. According to the organization, the national scorecard is “a tool for holding members of Congress accountable for their legislative records on abortion and highlighting leadership in the fight to protect unborn children and their mothers.”
According to the latest ratings, 249 members of Congress received an A+ grade: 201 representatives and 48 senators. Meanwhile, 269 members received an F grade: 220 representatives and 49 senators.
We just released the latest ratings for our National Pro-Life Scorecard:
🅰️➕ RATING awarded to 249 members (201 reps and 48 senators)
🇫 RATING given to 269 members (220 reps and 49 senators) https://t.co/1g5EvdaPMg
— Susan B. Anthony List #ModernizeOurLaw (@SBAList) January 19, 2022
Every GOP representative from Tennessee received an A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony List. Those representatives include Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01), Tim Burchett (R-TN-02), Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03), Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04), John Rose (R-TN-06), Mark Green (R-TN-07), and David Kustoff (R-TN-08).
However, the Tennessee Democrat representatives, Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN-05) and Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN-09), both received an F rating from the organization.
On Twitter, Tennessee Representatives Tim Burchett, David Kustoff, and Chuck Fleischmann celebrated their A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony List.
Representative Burchett wrote, “I am proud to receive an A+ from @SBAList’s pro-life scorecard, which tracks my record of standing up to pro-abortion Democrats. I will always vote to protect our sweet little babies from the horrors of abortion.”
I am proud to receive an A+ from @SBAList's pro-life scorecard, which tracks my record of standing up to pro-abortion Democrats. I will always vote to protect our sweet little babies from the horrors of abortion. https://t.co/RaRo4Qra8I pic.twitter.com/y9BH5YNdJu
— Rep. Tim Burchett (@RepTimBurchett) January 19, 2022
Representative Kustoff wrote, “I’m proud to receive an A+ rating from @SBAList on their 2021 Scorecard for the 117th Congress. I have always supported pro-life policies, voted to defund Planned Parenthood, & stood w/ the millions of Americans who fight every day for all unborn children.”
I'm proud to receive an A+ rating from @SBAList on their 2021 Scorecard for the 117th Congress. I have always supported pro-life policies, voted to defund Planned Parenthood, & stood w/ the millions of Americans who fight every day for all unborn children.https://t.co/KmYM5Q0xxk
— Rep. David Kustoff (@RepDavidKustoff) January 19, 2022
Representative Fleischmann wrote, “I’m proud to receive an A+ rating from @SBAList on their 2021 Scorecard for the 117th Congress. Abortion, and the senseless killing of over 62 million American babies in the womb, is one of the greatest tragedies of our time. I’ll always proudly fight for the right to life.”
I'm proud to receive an A+ rating from @SBAList on their 2021 Scorecard for the 117th Congress. Abortion, and the senseless killing of over 62 million American babies in the womb, is one of the greatest tragedies of our time. I'll always proudly fight for the right to life. pic.twitter.com/7pNdikPS2S
— Chuck Fleischmann (@RepChuck) January 19, 2022
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Kaitlin Housler is a reporter at The Tennessee Star and The Star News Network. Email tips to [email protected].
