The Nelson-Hatch amendment (the Senate version of the Stupak ban) has been rejected in the Senate by a 54-45 vote. Â The roll call result is here. Â The amendment would have placed significant restrictions on private health insurance coverage for abortion services.
For more coverage, see the Reproductive Rights Prof Blog here.
-Bridget Crawford
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