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In a recent "interview with KDKA News in Pittsburgh when he [Trump] was asked whether he supported any restrictions on a person’s right to contraception.
“We’re looking at that, and I’m going to have a policy on that very shortly, and I think it’s something that you’ll find interesting,” Trump said. “I think it’s a smart decision. But we’ll be releasing it very soon.”
Trump later walked back his remarks after they were widely published, drawing a strong backlash.
Then, last week, the Senate Majority leader called for a vote on a bill that would guarantee a woman's access to contraception, effectively preventing states from placing restrictions on contraception.
"Nine Republicans ducked the vote; all other male Republicans voted against it. Two female Republicans and all Democrats present voted for it."
Prior to the vote:
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) underscored the significance of the moment. “What message do we want to send our constituents? That we support their right to birth control? That we support access to IUDs, to Plan B? Or that we are okay taking that right away, and letting politicians make medical decisions for women in this country,” she said. “I know where I stand — with the overwhelming majority of people who support that right. And soon we will know exactly where every Republican senator stands, too.”
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Where does the GOP stand on contraception?
“We’re looking at that, and I’m going to have a policy on that very shortly, and I think it’s something that you’ll find interesting,” Trump said. “I think it’s a smart decision. But we’ll be releasing it very soon.”
Trump later walked back his remarks after they were widely published, drawing a strong backlash.
Then, last week, the Senate Majority leader called for a vote on a bill that would guarantee a woman's access to contraception, effectively preventing states from placing restrictions on contraception.
"Nine Republicans ducked the vote; all other male Republicans voted against it. Two female Republicans and all Democrats present voted for it."
Prior to the vote:
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) underscored the significance of the moment. “What message do we want to send our constituents? That we support their right to birth control? That we support access to IUDs, to Plan B? Or that we are okay taking that right away, and letting politicians make medical decisions for women in this country,” she said. “I know where I stand — with the overwhelming majority of people who support that right. And soon we will know exactly where every Republican senator stands, too.”
linl
Where does the GOP stand on contraception?
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