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Senate to Vote on Reproductive Freedom for Women Act, Aiming to Restore Roe v. Wade

Jul 10, 2024, 03:45 PM

The U.S. Senate is set to vote on the Reproductive Freedom for Women Act, a bill aimed at restoring the rights established under Roe v. Wade, which was overturned by the Supreme Court. This legislation seeks to protect women's reproductive rights, including access to abortion and the right to make their own healthcare decisions. Senate Democrats, including Senator Schumer and Chris Coons, are united in their support for the bill, emphasizing the need to safeguard reproductive freedoms against what they describe as extreme measures by Republicans. Despite efforts by Democrats, such as Patty Murray's attempt to protect doctors' rights to provide abortion care in states where it is legal and Senator Cortez Masto's push to ensure the right to travel for healthcare, these measures have been blocked by Senate Republicans. The vote comes amid ongoing debates over reproductive rights, with Democrats urging their Republican colleagues to join them in supporting the bill.