Here is a list of prominent U.S. Catholic politicians who have publicly supported abortion rights..

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Here is a list of prominent U.S. Catholic politicians who have publicly supported abortion rights (e.g., voting for pro‑choice legislation, defending Roe v. Wade, or opposing restrictions). This is drawn from public records, voting histories, and statements; it is not exhaustive or official, but these are the names most frequently cited in the Communion debate.catholicnewsagency+4

Presidents and Vice Presidents

  • Joe Biden (President) – Supports Roe v. Wade codification, federal funding for abortion.npr+3

  • Kamala Harris (Vice President) – Strong pro‑choice advocate, sponsored abortion rights bills.wikipedia

House of Representatives (current/former)

  • Nancy Pelosi (former Speaker) – Defended abortion rights as “Catholic” position.ksat+2

  • Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez (D‑NY) – Vocal pro‑choice advocate.nbcnews

  • Rosa DeLauro (D‑CT) – Sponsored pro‑abortion legislation.wikipedia

Senate (current/former)

  • Dick Durbin (D‑IL) – Supports abortion rights, voted for Women’s Health Protection Act.6abc+1

  • Bob Casey (D‑PA) – Voted for pro‑abortion bills despite personal opposition.catholicnewsagency

  • Tim Kaine (D‑VA) – Supports legal abortion.catholicnewsagency

  • Kirsten Gillibrand (D‑NY) – Pro‑choice, voted for WHPA.catholicnewsagency

  • Patty Murray (D‑WA) – Strong abortion rights supporter.catholicnewsagency

  • Maria Cantwell (D‑WA) – Voted for pro‑abortion legislation.catholicnewsagency

  • Catherine Cortez Masto (D‑NV) – Supports abortion rights.catholicnewsagency

Governors and others

  • Gavin Newsom (CA Governor) – Signed expansive abortion laws.wikipedia

  • Roy Cooper (NC Governor) – Vetoed abortion restrictions.wikipedia

  • Rudy Giuliani (former NYC Mayor) – Supports abortion rights.wikipedia

Notes:

  • This focuses on federal/national figures most discussed in Communion controversies; local politicians are rarely tracked publicly.wikipedia

  • Some (e.g., Casey, Kaine) claim “personal opposition” but vote pro‑choice, complicating bishops’ Canon 915 application.wikipedia+1

  • Many continue receiving Communion despite public criticism from bishops like Cordileone, Naumann, and Burke.abcnews.go+2

Plaintext Sources (copyable):
Wikipedia – “Eucharist denial to Catholic politicians over abortion” – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucharist

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