The voting marks the beginning of a new era in the abortion debate as lawmakers, governors and legislatures grapple with the impact of the high court’s decision.
The bill has little chance of becoming law, with the necessary support lacking in the 50-50 Senate. Yet the voting marks the beginning of a new era in the debate as lawmakers, governors and legislatures grapple with the impact of the court’s decision.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is shown during a Thursday press conference. The House on Friday is expected to vote on two bills that would restore and guarantee abortion access nationwide. Already, a number of GOP-controlled states have moved quickly to curtail or outlaw abortion, while states controlled by Democrats have sought to champion access. Voters
“Should the next little 10-year-old’s right or 12-year-old’s right or 14-year-old’s right to get the care that she desperately needs be put in jeopardy?”
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