Arizona Republicans Push Off Vote to Repeal Abortion Ban

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Arizona Republicans pushed off a vote on a bill to repeal the state’s extreme abortion ban Wednesday, a day after Republicans—including President Donald Trump—attempted to distance themselves from the decision.

State Rep. Matt Gress (R) moved Wednesday to bring a bill repealing the ban, which bans all abortions except to save the life of the other, to a House vote. Before a vote could be called, Republicans in the House—including Gress—voted to recess and temporarily table voting. It was unclear when voting would resume.

Democrats in the House chanted “Shame!” at their Republican counterparts as voting rapidly came to a close.

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