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RandySF

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Thu Apr 18, 2024, 01:06 AM Apr 18

In Arizona Senate, a Path to Vote on Repeal of 1864 Abortion Law

Not long after Arizona House Republicans again blocked attempts to repeal the state's controversial 1864 law banning nearly all abortions, which was just ruled enforceable by the state Supreme Court, Arizona Senate Democrats—with the help of two Republicans—on Wednesday managed to move forward on the possibility of a repeal bill. Republican state Sens. TJ Shope and Shawnna Bolick voted with Democrats to allow a repeal bill to be introduced, and a third Republican sided with Democrats to stop the state Senate from adjourning. No vote was taken on the bill itself, but one could be taken by May 1, the AP reports. The New York Times notes that it "could be a moot point" if House Republicans continue to block a repeal bill in that chamber—which it seems they will.


https://www.newser.com/story/349198/in-arizona-senate-a-path-to-vote-on-repeal-of-1864-abortion-law.html


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