Friday, April 20, 2018

With Vice President Pence breaking tie, Senate passes anti-Planned Parenthood bill

With Vice President Pence breaking tie, Senate passes anti-Planned Parenthood bill
See the source image"WASHINGTON — Vice President Pence cast a tie-breaking Senate vote Thursday to pass legislation that will allow states to withhold federal funds from Planned Parenthood and other health care providers that perform abortions.
The measure, which now goes to President Trump for his signature, dismisses an Obama-era rule banning states from denying federal funds to such organizations.
Pence's vote was needed to break a 50-50 tie.
Republicans Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska broke with their party, voting against the measure..."
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