Lankford saves Hyde amendment with late-night move

“During consideration of a budget resolution, senators approved in a 50-49 vote an amendment by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., that bars federal funds from being used to pay for abortions. The amendment also blocks funding for government programs that discriminate against individual health care professionals or institutions that object to abortion.” - BPNews

Related at C.Post: Pro-life groups praise Senate for supporting Hyde Amendment banning taxpayer funding for abortion

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