TODAY: House To Vote On Codifying Abortion Rights

The Associated Press reports:

The House on Friday is expected to vote on two bills that would restore and guarantee abortion access nationwide as Democrats make their first attempt at responding legislatively to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

The legislation stands almost no chance of becoming law, with the necessary support lacking in the 50-50 Senate. Yet voting marks the beginning of a new era in the abortion debate as lawmakers, governors and legislatures grapple with the impact of the court’s decision.

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NEW: Despite the proposals certain failure in the evenly divided Senate, Friday’s votes mark Congress’ first attempt to respond to SCOTUS decision as what has for decades been an abstract argument over abortion in America becomes reality in a post-Roe era. https://t.co/xblZCpORvn

— Farnoush Amiri (@FarnoushAmiri) July 15, 2022

For the first time since last month’s Supreme Court ruling, the House will vote today on abortion. One bill would codify Roe v. Wade, the other ensures women can travel across state lines for abortion services. Much more in today’s “Regular Order.”https://t.co/IinQuxZOhF

— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) July 15, 2022