Senate Democrats Block G.O.P. Effort to Criminalize Some Abortion Providers
The bill would require that infants born alive after an attempted abortion receive the same protection as any newborn baby, and threaten medical providers with prison time for failing to resuscitate them.
Abortion survivor protection bill blocked by Democrats
Senate Democrats blocked a bill to require healthcare providers to attempt to save a child's life when a fetus is born alive during a failed abortion.
First abortion-related bill pushed in GOP-led Congress blocked by Senate Democrats
U.S. Senate Democrats blocked legislation Wednesday that would have established penalties for health care professionals who don’t provide medical care for infants born following an attempted abortion, arguing the bill would have kept parents from making decisions about care for newborns delivered early following a fatal fetal diagnosis.
Lone Democrat Votes for GOP-Backed Abortion Bill
The Born-Alive Act passed the House of Representatives on Thursday, with one Dmeocrat joining Republicans to advance the bill.
GOP majority renews focus on abortion
This week marks the first time Republicans will hold a federal trifecta since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, which overturned the federal right to an abortion.
US Republicans Pressure Democrats With 'Born-alive' Abortion Bill
US House Republicans approved a bill on Thursday that would ensure medical care for infants born alive during abortion procedures, in a vote largely labeled a gimmick by Democrats since such laws already exist.
What Is the Abortion Bill Blocked by Senate Democrats?
Senate Democrats blocked a bill that proponents said would ensure that newborns surviving abortions received medical care and critics said would add legal risks for doctors. The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act failed with a 52-47 vote,
Just one House Democrat votes for the protection for abortion survivors
Only one Democrat, Rep. Henry Cuellar, voted for a measure that would require care for children who survive an abortion attempt.
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Video: ‘A Disgraceful Sham Of A Bill’: Patty Murray Rails Against Republicans’ ‘Born-Alive’ Abortion Bill
A Disgraceful Sham Of A Bill’: Patty Murray Rails Against Republicans’ ‘Born-Alive’ Abortion Bill During a Senate Democrats ...
Democrats kill Born-Alive legislation as senators spar over abortion policy
Senate Democrats on Wednesday derailed a bill that would have required medical providers to perform life-saving care for ...
Abortion politics reunite Democrats amid fractures in Trump’s first days
The new found cohesion came as Democrats strategize how to resist Trump’s second-term agenda, his nominees, and GOP Hill leaders laying groundwork for 2026.
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Trump nominee backtracks by suggesting admin supports 'abolition' of abortions for rape
President Donald Trump's nominee for director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seemed to backtrack on campaign ...
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Senator Murray challenges GOP on reproductive rights in DC
On the Senate floor, Senator Patty Murray is leading Democrats in a pushback against Republicans, accusing them of attacking reproductive rights.
'Ultra-right': Trump budget chief pick Russell Vought faces fire from Dem senators
President Trump's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget faced a tough grilling from Democratic lawmakers on the ...
Former head of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards has died
Cecile Richards, the longtime activist for women's rights and former head of Planned Parenthood, died Monday after battling brain cancer.
House Passes Bill to Penalize Some Abortion Providers
The measure, which would require that medical providers resuscitate infants born alive during abortions, has no path to enactment after Democrats blocked it this week.