 Brown has stated that Roe v. Wade is settled law and is self @-@ described as pro @-@ choice . He is against intact dilation and evacuation abortions ( known legally as " partial birth abortion " ) and has spoken in favor of parental consent for minors who seek an abortion . He said he would not use abortion as a litmus test in Supreme Court confirmations . He opposes federal funding for elective abortion in accordance with the Hyde Amendment . 
