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Arizona Republicans again block attempt to repeal 1864 abortion ban

A motion to repeal a 160-year-old ban in Arizona was blocked by Republican statehouse members, resulting in a 30-30 deadlock vote.
This was the second unsuccessful attempt to overturn the ban, with bipartisan support from one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, and all 29 Democrats.
Last week, a similar outcome occurred when Republican members thwarted efforts to repeal the ban in a session.

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The Guardian

Arizona Republicans again block effort to repeal 1864 near-total abortion ban

After decrying state supreme court ruling on ban with no exceptions for rape or incest, lawmakers ensure its potential to take effectAfter days of nationwide debate over the Arizona supreme court’s recent decision to uphold a near-total abortion ban from the 19th century, Arizona’s Republican-controlled statehouse has again quashed an effort to repeal the ban.Republicans, who hold a one-seat majority in both the Arizona house and senate, on Wedn…

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Arizona Republicans block repeal of 1864 abortion ban for second time

State Republicans blocked the repeal effort even after Donald Trump called for a more moderate solution

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

Lawmakers vote against hearing Arizona bill repealing abortion ban on House floor

The Republican-controlled Arizona House of Representatives once again failed to advance a repeal of the state’s 160-year-old abortion ban Wednesday, days after the state Supreme Court roiled state politics by reviving the law.

14 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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KIFI

Lawmakers vote against hearing Arizona bill repealing abortion ban on House floor

By Arit John and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — The Republican-controlled Arizona House of Representatives once again failed to advance a repeal of the state’s 160-year-old abortion ban Wednesday, days after the state Supreme Court roiled state politics by reviving the law. Following two attempts to discuss a bill that would repeal Arizona’s 1864 ban on abortions, lawmakers voted not to discuss the measure on the House floor. The representatives’ v…

14 days ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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The Hill

Arizona Republicans again block attempt to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Arizona House Republicans blocked an attempt Wednesday to repeal the state’s 1864 near-total abortion ban, the second time in as many weeks Democrats were unable to get a vote on their repeal bill. The move came despite pressure from prominent conservatives including former President Trump and a top Trump ally, Senate hopeful Kari Lake, who […]

14 days ago·Washington, United States

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WION

Arizona Republicans thwart attempt to repeal archaic 160-year-old abortion ban once again

The Arizona Supreme Court's April 9 decision to uphold a near-total abortion ban from the 19th century has led to days of national debate, and multiple attempts to overturn the ban. On Wednesday (Apr 17), the Arizona Republican control statehouse for the second time quashed efforts to overturn the ban. Previously, on April 10, the statehouse had snubbed a similar attempt.

13 days ago·Noida, India

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