Breaking: Senate fails to pass abortion rights bill — again
The Senate once again failed to advance abortion rights legislation Wednesday, in a largely symbolic effort Democrats mounted in response to the Supreme Court’s draft opinion overturningthe Senate rejected the Democratic legislation, with Sen. Joe Manchin and all Republicans voting against the measure.
Meanwhile, Sen. Bob Casey , who has previously backed abortion restrictions, announced his support for the underlying bill earlier this week. He had voted to move forward on the version of the legislation the Senate took up in February. Senate Republicans, meanwhile, unanimously opposed the Democratic bill, with many citing that it would allow abortions later in pregnancy.
“We are focused on solutions that actually meet the moment,” a Senate Democratic aide told reporters on a Monday night call, on condition of anonymity. With the Democratic bill defeated, both Sens. Tim Kaine and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin are speaking with Collins about a potential bipartisan path forward.
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