A number of states voted to approve reproductive freedoms in state laws, but Republicans are eager to dial up their opposition.
According to one Republican who spoke to NOTUS, they’re eager to be louder about their stance.
House results are still shaking out, but if the GOP maintains House control, the party could look to further restrictions on rights, even if it isn’t possible to pass the 60-vote filibuster.
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“It’s unclear whether anti-abortion legislation would move up higher under the legislative priority, Speaker Mike Johnson’s office did not return a request for comment, but for longtime allies of the anti-abortion movement in Congress, they are happy their colleagues will be able to speak out more forcefully,” said NOTUS in the Friday report.
“I don’t believe you should let a political, what some people think is a political advantage, be that way,” said Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), who supported the federal abortion ban. “I am always going to vote for life.”
Anti-abortion activist Mark Houck lost his attempt to unseat Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in a GOP primary, but he’s still arguing that Trump’s win and a possible victory in the House is also a “victory for life.” He thinks that Americans’ “ears are open” to an anti-abortion message.
“I think look, look at what happened with Trump. We didn’t care about all his felonies, we didn’t care about all of his convictions or so-called convictions. We wanted a president that’s going to represent our views. And so clearly, it’s like, you know, people have already given their consent to this type of politician. This is who we want. The majority in the popular vote says, ‘No, we want this man. He does protect human life. He is pro-life. He’s the most pro-life president of all time.’ We’re banking on that,” Houck said.
Read the full report here.
