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Republicans block legislation proposed by Democrats that seeks to ensure access to abortion in all 50 states.

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Wednesday failed to advance a bill to establish a federal right to abortion, but they still hoped the effort would draw a sharp political contrast with Republicans who largely support the Supreme Court’s expected ruling to undo the Roe v. Wade decision.

The 49-51 vote on a procedural motion was the second time this year an abortion rights bill by Democrats stalled in the chamber.

The Senate is rushing into an almost-certain-to-fail vote toward enshrining Roe v

Activists returned to Republican senator’s house overnight Tuesday

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on May 11, 2022, on a bill that would enshrine the right to an abortion into law.

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats plan to vote Wednesday on a bill to establish a federal right to abortion in hopes of drawing a sharp political contrast with Republicans who support the Supreme Court's expected ruling to undo the Roe vs. Wade decision.

Steve Daines made the remarks on the floor of the US Senate

The Republican is working on compromise legislation with Senator Tim Kaine

Fighting for decades over abortion policy, Congress is about to run into the political limits of its ability to act in either direction on the issue

‘Intricately drawn’ message urging Republican senator to back reproductive rights bill was not a crime, police in Maine say