Anti-abortion bills fail in GOP-controlled Nebraska and South Carolina(CNN) — Measures that would have severely restricted abortion failed Thursday in Nebraska and South Carolina, which both have Republican-controlled legislatures, a reflection of the growing unease among Republicans over the political popularity of strict bans. Jim Pillen, a Republican, said he was “profoundly disappointed” in the vote and called for the bill to be reconsidered. On Thursday afternoon, the South Carolina state Senate failed to pass the “Human Life Protection Act,” which would have banned abortions in the state, in a 22-21 vote with five women voting against it — including three Republicans. The bill previously passed in the state House and included exceptions for incidents of rape or incest. Gustafson also said she disagrees with support for a nationwide 15-week abortion ban that has been promoted by some Congressional Republicans, including South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Source: CNN April 29, 2023 06:32 UTC