Senate Republicans blocked an attempt by Democrats to pass a series of abortion-related bills Tuesday, as the party seeks to keep a focus on abortion and access to reproductive health care ahead of the November
The legislation was first introduced in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's move to strike down the federal right to abortion in 2022, which prompted concerns among Democratic lawmakers that birth control could be next. Two years on, the vote came as Senate Democrats have worked to bring ...
"My abortion was necessary to save my life," state Sen. Rosemary Bayersaid on Twitter. "I'm glad I'm here today because of that, and to be able to vote on this bill and ensure this life-saving healthcare is protected and kept safe and legal here in Michigan." Republicans in...
Anti-abortion forces scored a major victory Thursday when the state Senate approved legislation requiring women to undergo counseling - or fill out a form declining it - prior to having an abortion.The Senate's 26-6 vote sent the bill to the House, where anti-abortion forces have a majority...
Senate Roll Call on Abortion Vote
nominee confirmed due (1930 GMT) on Saturday. to Republican delaying Amid tighter-than-usual security, hundreds of protesters tactics in 2016. against Kavanaugh assembled on the grounds of the Cap- With divisive cases on itol and at the Supreme Court. They chanted, "Vote them abortion rights,...
But in this election, issues that women care about, namely abortion and reproductive rights, are poised to make a difference. Democratic voters could be motivated to turn out to protect abortion rights at the national level, and Democratic candidates are...
“This is an unprecedented moment. We are likely on the precipice of losing Roe v. Wade, and with it half of the population would lose the right to control their own bodies and futures. We need federal legislation to protect abortion access if Roe falls. Today’s vote was an important...
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"When was it that you decided to sell out the values you've had your whole life in order to be given power by President Trump?" Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire said, pointing to his previous public support for abortion rights. ...