D.C. Abortion Rights Law Blocked By The House
Late Thursday night, the House approved -- on a largely party-line vote -- a Republican-backed measure that overturns a D.C. law prohibiting workplace discrimination based on reproductive health choices.
The Hill:
House Votes To Overturn DC's Reproductive Health Law
The House voted late Thursday night to overturn the District of Columbia's law prohibiting workplace discrimination based on reproductive health choices.
Passage of the resolution formally disapproving of Washington's local law fell mostly along party lines on a vote of 228-192. Thirteen Republicans joined the opposition, and three Democrats voted in favor.
It marked the first time either chamber of Congress has passed legislation to stop a D.C. law since 1991, when the House voted to disapprove of the city council's action to amend a law that restricts the height of the District's buildings. (Marcos, 4/30)
The Associated Press:
House OKs GOP Measure Blocking Local DC Abortion Rights Law
Republicans pushed legislation through the House Thursday that would revoke a District of Columbia law barring discrimination in the city against workers who have abortions, the latest clash pitting claims of religious freedom against reproductive rights. (4/30)
CNN:
Hillary Clinton Campaign Blasts GOP Abortion Bill
Hillary Clinton is accusing congressional Republicans of planning to "overrule the Democratic process" in Washington with a Thursday night vote to block a D.C. law banning discrimination by employers against employees who have had abortions. (Jaffe, 4/30)
