Senate fails to advance bill protecting abortion rights
The procedural vote failed, as expected, with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia joining all 50 Republicans in opposing the effort.
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The procedural vote failed, as expected, with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia joining all 50 Republicans in opposing the effort.
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