How North Country Reps Voted On Abortion Ban After 20 Weeks

Seven North Country legislators were among the majority passing a bill on Thursday that would ban abortions after 20 weeks.

Three North Country representatives voted against the bill while six were excused from voting.

The bill, HB 1660, passed 190 – 109. It now goes to the Senate.

Here are the legislators who voted in favor of the bill:

* Lyle Bulis (Republican) of Littleton

* Larry Rappaport (Republican) of Colebrook.

* William Remick (Republican) of Lancaster

* Edmond Gionet (Republican) of Lincoln.

* Gregory Sorg (Republican) of Easton.

* John Tholl (Republican) of Whitefield

* Marc Tremblay (Republican) of Berlin

Here are the legislators who voted against the bill:

* Kathleen Taylor (Democrat) of Franconia

* Robert Theberge (Democrat) of Berlin

* Yvonne Thomas (Democrat) of Berlin

Here are the legislators excused from voting:

* Gary Coulombe (Democrat) of Berlin

* Duffy Daugherty (Republican) of Colebrook.

* Stephanie Eaton (Republican) of Littleton

* William Hatch (Democrat) of Gorham

* Evalyn Merrick (Democrat) of Lancaster

* Herb Richardson (Republican) of Lancaster

To see how legislators voted on other bills go here.