Senate Democrats Push Vote on Federal Contraception Protections

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to hold a vote on the Right to Contraception Act to establish federal protections for legal contraceptives, aiming to force Republicans to take a stance on reproductive rights ahead of the election. This move comes as former President Donald Trump hinted at potential new restrictions on birth control, though he later walked back his comments. The vote is part of a broader strategy to put GOP senators on record on contentious issues during a key election year.
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- Democrats want to force Senate GOP to vote on contraception The Hill
- Schumer tees up vote on bill to protect contraception after Trump comments POLITICO
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