"Senate Republicans Block Contraception Access Bill"
TL;DR
Senate Republicans blocked the Right to Contraception Act, which aimed to guarantee nationwide access to contraceptives, failing to achieve the 60 votes needed for a full Senate vote. All opposition came from Republicans, with only two moderate Republicans, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, voting in favor. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Republicans for not supporting the bill, while Republicans argued it was a political stunt tied to abortion rights.
- Full List of Republicans Who Voted Against Contraception Access Newsweek
- Senate GOP blocks bill to guarantee access to contraception CNN
- Conservative attacks on birth control could threaten access The Washington Post
- G.O.P. Blocks Contraception Bill in Senate as Democrats Seek Political Edge The New York Times
- Senate vote on right to contraception bill falls short amid Republican opposition CBS News
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