GOP Leaders Pull Abortion Bill After Revolt

“Bowing to the wishes of several moderates and women members, House Republican leaders pulled a controversial anti-abortion bill from consideration late Wednesday night, a move sure to enrage anti-abortion activists, who will descend on Capitol Hill Thursday for their annual March for Life,” National Journal reports.

“Some Republicans worried that the 20-week abortion measure might alienate millennials and female voters. But many female lawmakers were also furious over its clause stating that women can be exempt from the ban in cases of rape only if they reported the rape to authorities.”