Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senate Democrats used a procedural tactic on Thursday to defeat a proposal from Republicans to put a halt to President Barack Obama's czars, many of whom strongly support abortion and euthanasia. The proposal would have halted any more federal funds for new czar positions without more information.

Republicans wanted Obama's czars to have to appear before Congress to testify about their views since they are not subject to Senate approval.

The Obama administration, which already has 18 czars, argued such a move would violate the separation of powers...