The following article by Sandhya Raman was posted on the Roll Call website January 26, 2018:
Votes not likely there in Senate, but measure could be a midterm issue
Senate Republicans are readying for a vote next week on a late-term abortion bill. And while it’s unlikely they will have the votes to pass it, abortion opponents say the measure could play a role in the 2018 midterm elections.
The bill would ban abortions after the 20-week mark, while providing exceptions for rape, incest or the endangerment of a woman. It passed the House along party lines last year and has been waiting on a Senate vote.
However, with a 60-vote threshold for passage, Republicans face a tough path ahead. The legislation was recently listed as a top priority of anti-abortion groups. Continue reading “Republicans Prepare for Upcoming Abortion Vote”