Senate GOP Blocks Contraception Access Bill Amid Election-Year Tensions

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Senate GOP Blocks Contraception Access Bill Amid Election-Year Tensions
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Senate Republicans blocked a bill to codify nationwide access to contraception, a move Democrats initiated to highlight GOP opposition to an issue supported by the majority of Americans. Only two Republicans, Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, voted to advance the legislation, leaving Democrats nine votes short of the 60 needed. The effort follows concerns raised after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, with Democrats aiming to protect reproductive health options amid fears of further restrictions.

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