The voting results are 3rd attempt Republicans aimed to repeal the law within weeks, just as they have blocked every attempt by Democrats to bring the bill to the floor.
However, this bill is Passed with 32-28. Republican state Rep. Tim Dunn (R) and state Rep. Justin Wilmes (R) join state Rep. Matt Gress (R) and all Democrats, along with House Speaker Ben Thoma (R) and the remaining Republicans. Evaded the group.
The bill now goes to the Senate and needs a vote there at least two Republicans pass. But the Senate has already begun considering an identical version of the House repeal bill, suggesting it could be passed in next week’s House session.
Even if it were to happen, it would not take effect until 90 days after Congress ends its session. This means local lockdowns could last for weeks or even months. If repealed, the 15-week ban passed in 2022 would come back into effect.
Like the 1864 law, the 15-week ban does not include exceptions for rape or incest.
Arizona is in the grips of abortion access, with the state Supreme Court upholding a previous Arizona law three weeks ago that banned nearly all abortions in the state, except in cases that would save the mother’s life. It has become the latest battleground state.Law too impose a prison sentence For doctors performing abortions.
The decision by the court, which is made up entirely of judges appointed by Republican governors, nationwide large fire It has sparked not only criticism but also political panic among some state and national Republicans, including former President Trump and Senate candidate Kali Lake.
They are, backlash A violation of the 1864 law could upend the state’s conservative majority and hurt Trump’s campaign in a key battleground state.
Despite pressure, House Republicans twice resisted repealing the law. Republican lawmakers blamed members of their party who voted Democratic.
“We’re willing to kill infants to win elections. It makes me feel a little sick to my stomach to think about that. And you can’t win elections by legalizing abortion up to birth,” Alexander said.・State Representative Kolodin (Republican) said. “Politics is important, but it’s not worth our souls.”
