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'That's Infanticide': Senate Democrats Block Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

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Every single Senate Democrat voted against a measure on Wednesday that would have required life-saving treatment for babies who have been born alive after surviving an abortion. 

The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act failed because three-fifths of the Senate majority, or 60 votes, were not acquired. The motion to move the bill forward, a process known as cloture, failed with a vote of 52-47. 

Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) did not vote due to a family emergency, The Hill reports. With 47 Democrats voting against it, there can be no debate on the bill and their filibuster will remain in place, ensuring the pro-life measure can't go forward for a final vote...

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