Of the members of West Virginia’s congressional delegation, U.S. Rep. David McKinley showed the most support for the U.S. Supreme Court’s controversial decision regarding businesses providing contraceptives.

By a 5-4 decision the Supreme Court ruled some employers can’t be forced to provide employees with contraceptives if the business objects to the products on religious grounds. The new federal Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, required employers provide such health care to employees.

McKinley, the GOP representative for West Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, championed the high court’s decision as a “victory for the First Amendment.” “This is a great day for freedom as family-owned businesses can no longer be forced to take actions that violate their religious beliefs,” McKinley said in a statement.

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