Arizona lawmakers block 2nd vote attempt to repeal 1864 abortion ban
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Lawmakers in the state halted another attempt to void the Civil War-era legislation banning abortion.
Arizona House Republicans have blocked another attempt to vote on the repeal of the Civil War-era abortion ban in the state.
On Wednesday, the House voted and blocked the motion by a 30-30 roll call. The same thing happened last week.
"Extremist Republicans in the Legislature have failed again to do the right thing. In just one week living under this new reality, women, doctors, and health care providers have already begun to feel the devastating effects of living under a total abortion ban. We cannot go on like this," Gov. Katie Hobbs said moments after the failed vote.
She said, "I will continue to call on the legislature to do its job and repeal this law. In the meantime, I remain committed to protecting the freedoms of every single Arizonan, and I am working to make sure women are able to access the care they need."
On April 9, the Arizona Supreme Court upheld a Civil War-era abortion ban.
