Arizona House Republicans again on Wednesday blocked an attempt to repeal the 1864 ban on nearly all abortions that was reinstated last week by the state Supreme Court
Democrats and a handful of supportive Republicans may have a chance to try again this afternoon before the chamber adjourns.
If they're unsuccessful, they'll have until next week when the Legislature reconvenes.
The state Senate could also pass a repeal when it meets at 1:15pm today.
Two GOP senators have called for repeal, which would give the bill enough votes to pass.
Rep.
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D-Tucson) made a motion Wednesday morning to force a vote on the repeal bill she had introduced earlier this year.
A 30-30 vote tie — with one Republican in support — meant the vote failed.
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Considering the attempt to repeal a long-standing abortion ban, where should the line be drawn between preserving tradition and adapting to contemporary values?
@9LM98GZ2yrs2Y
People should have the rights to their own bodies.
@9LMF6JDProgressive2yrs2Y
A females right to choose is, among other things, an integral stepping stone of freedom and personal autonomy.
let women do what they want with their bodies
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What are your thoughts on a small number of individuals (whether they're legislators or justices) having the power to determine health care laws that impact millions?
@9LMGTLX2yrs2Y
healthcare should come to a universal decision
@9LMF9R52yrs2Y
I think people in the US should at least have the chance to choose rather than simply just taking something away completely.
Citizens should have more power than elected officials over the laws that govern them
@9LMF9T4Independent2yrs2Y
Health care law should be based on science and personal choice
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Do you think modern society should strictly adhere to historical laws, or should laws evolve with societal values?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
@EqualityMariaSocialist2yrs2Y
Because a law on medical procedures from before the practice of antiseptic medicine and drugs before they were regulated, impacting women who were treated like property and children at that time, back when the age of consent was like 10, reflect modern 'conservative' values.
Actually, antiseptic surgeries were invented, and widely used, decades before 1913, when this law was passed. Drugs were regulated under the Pure Food and Drug Act, which passed a decade before this law. Woman were just a few years away from voting at this time, and anyone who s–xually abused a child was given the death penalty. And even if any of this were not true, it would be totally irrelevant to this discussion and the merits of this law. Your avowed violation of the laws of logic and rational debate is not convincing a soul that baby murder should be permitted. If you would like to actually talk about *the law itself* instead of using these fallacies and historical lies, I'd be happy to do that...
The people are going to need to protest. And vote them out.
All fifty of those who voted against lifting any restrictions on the murder of innocent human beings deserve to be applauded and publicly praised for their heroism. The spineless scumbags who voted against it deserve to be subjected to the worst of ridicule and humiliation, and their barbarism publicly denounced.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Let me get this straight – half of Arizona's legislative body supports the murder of innocent unborn children? Just gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling for mankind...
@BubblyPearRepublican2yrs2Y
I wish Democrats would be this concerned about the border
Crazy as it sounds, some people choose principles over victory. I think they are wrong, but they are at least living up to their ideals. Unlike many.
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