House Democrats blocked an attempt to break the execution logjam.
Supporters of capital punishment tried to amend a bill on medical licenses to prevent the N.C. Medical Board from disciplining doctors who assist at executions. The threat of punishment has led to a de facto moratorium since earlier this year.
Along party lines, the House voted to block debate on the bill, letting the amendment die.
House Republican Leader Paul Stam criticized House leaders for stopping discussion.
"They want debate – except when they don't want debate," Stam said. (AP)
House Speaker Joe Hackney, a Democrat, said that he preferred to let litigation on the issue work its way through the courts. (Char-O)
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