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Bills protecting unborn babies failed on Thursday in Nebraska and South Carolina — states that are dominated by Republicans, CNN reported.
In Nebraska, a fetal heartbeat bill that would have outlawed abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother, stalled in the legislature.
“A vote to overcome a filibuster of the bill failed by a vote of 32-15, with two senators abstaining, including Republican state Sen. Merv Riepe – leaving the measure one vote shy of the two-thirds majority needed for full consideration,” according to the report.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) issued a statement on the matter saying he is “profoundly disappointed” and said the bill should be reconsidered. Currently, abortion is legal for up to 20 weeks of pregnancy in the state.
