Democratic lawmakers in the United States Senates failed on Wednesday to advance a bill legalising abortion nationwide, but succeeded in putting Republicans on record opposing the measure as both parties position for a looming political battle.
Republicans blocked the measure in a Senate procedural vote 49-51 that fell short of the 60-vote threshold needed. Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the vote in the Senate, where Democrats hold only a 51-50 majority over Republicans.
