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(CNN): House Republican leaders decided to scrap a vote on a controversial anti-abortion measure scheduled to coincide with an annual gathering of anti-abortion advocates on Thursday because they couldn't round up enough support.
It will be interesting to see how this pans out in the long run.
"Rep. Pete Sessions, chairman of the Rules Committee which met on Wednesday night to address the matter, said the decision to change plans came after discussions with members throughout the day."
"The rebellion was initially headed up by a group of female House Republicans that pointed out the vote could threaten the party's efforts to reach out to women and young people."
Let's see how the wording changes and to what degree they make exceptions
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"The "Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," is a bill banning so called "late-term abortions" -- those involving procedures for women who are beyond 20 weeks into their pregnancy. Several House GOP women protested language in the bill that requires those women who seek an exception to the ban because they were raped have to back up their claim with a police report. A similar measure has passed the House in 2013, but this time some female members -- including some who voted for it last time -- are pushing for that requirement to be stripped out."
It will be interesting to see how this pans out in the long run.
"Rep. Pete Sessions, chairman of the Rules Committee which met on Wednesday night to address the matter, said the decision to change plans came after discussions with members throughout the day."
"The rebellion was initially headed up by a group of female House Republicans that pointed out the vote could threaten the party's efforts to reach out to women and young people."
Let's see how the wording changes and to what degree they make exceptions
.
"The "Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," is a bill banning so called "late-term abortions" -- those involving procedures for women who are beyond 20 weeks into their pregnancy. Several House GOP women protested language in the bill that requires those women who seek an exception to the ban because they were raped have to back up their claim with a police report. A similar measure has passed the House in 2013, but this time some female members -- including some who voted for it last time -- are pushing for that requirement to be stripped out."
