Vice President Kamala Harris has been a vocal advocate for codifying Roe v. Wade abortion protections into federal law and expanding abortion access nationwide. She has expressed support for eliminating the 60-vote filibuster requirement in order to reinstate the landmark 1973 decision, which would make it easier to pass laws related to abortion rights.
The filibuster, a Senate rule that allows a minority to block legislation pending a supermajority vote, has been a point of contention in the debate over abortion rights. Harris initially stated her willingness to end the filibuster to restore Roe v. Wade in 2022, but has since made abortion a central focus of her Democratic presidential campaign.
Even before becoming the Democratic frontrunner, Harris had been advocating for the restoration of Roe v. Wade protections within the administration. She emphasized the importance of reproductive health care, stating, “It is absolutely about health care and reproductive health care. So everyone get ready for the language: ‘uterus.’ That part of the body needs a lot of medical care from time to time.”
Harris's stance on abortion rights has been a key aspect of her political platform, with a strong emphasis on ensuring access to comprehensive reproductive health care for all individuals. Her efforts to advance abortion rights legislation reflect her commitment to protecting women's health and autonomy.
