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Senate Republicans have blocked a bill proposed by Democrats that aimed to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). The vote concluded with a narrow margin of 48-47, with only two Republicans siding with the Democrats. Although the failure of the bill was anticipated, Democrats are leveraging this effort to place GOP lawmakers on the defensive regarding reproductive rights as the November elections approach.
Republicans have criticized the Democrats' measure, labeling it an "election year stunt." Earlier this week, GOP senators attempted to introduce their own bill to safeguard. . .
