She said it would eliminate protections for women and girls who may be coerced into having abortions. The legislation “isn't about freedom for women, it's about death for babies,” said Republican Rep. Republicans argue it would prevent states from setting requirements like parental involvement and could weaken laws that allow doctors to refuse to perform an abortion. No Republicans voted for the legislation, which would supersede state laws on the subject, give health care providers the right to perform abortions and patients the right to receive them. Pelosi said just ahead of Friday's vote that it should “send a very positive message to the women of our country - but not just the women, to the women and their families, to everyone who values freedom, honors our Constitution and respects women.” She called the Supreme Court's decision “shameful” and counter to its own precedent. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said that congressional action would make a “tremendous difference” in Democrats’ efforts to maintain access to abortion rights.
Study Finds Florida Rejected Fewer Mail-In Ballots in November ElectionĬodifying the Roe ruling would mean creating a right to abortion in federal law, a monumental change that would make it harder for courts and states to impose restrictions.
