The Alabama Senate could vote as early as next week on what would be the strictest abortion legislation in the nation. If the bill becomes law, it would be a felony for a doctor to perform or attempt an abortion during any stage of pregnancy. (1/4)
Alabama lawmakers on Thursday postponed a vote on a near total ban on abortions after a brief but contentious debate on the Senate floor. Tensions flared after exceptions in cases of rape and incest were abruptly stripped from the bill.
Shouting erupted as Democratic Sen. Bobby Singleton, other Democrats and at least one Republican objected to the motion being gaveled through without a roll call vote."You've got 27 men over on the other side ready to tell women what they can do with their bodies," Singleton said."You don't have to procedurally just try to railroad us."
Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, a Republican who supports the exemption for rape, suggested that lawmakers take the weekend to cool off and reconvene next week. The session was then adjourned.
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