<p>West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin has revealed he plans to vote against his party&#8217;s abortion bill, stating that it goes too far, though he claimed he would support a codification of <em>Roe v. Wade. </em></p>
<p>The Women&#8217;s Health Protection Act, a <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3755/text">bill</a> blocked in a February vote, looks likely to fail once again, with all 50 Republicans and Manchin opposing the proposal.</p>
<p>“We’re going to be voting for a piece of legislation that I will not be voting for today,” Manchin told reporters.</p>
<p>“But I would vote for a <em>Roe v. Wade</em> codification if it was today. I was hopeful for that, but I found out yesterday in caucus that that wasn’t going to be,” he added.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Manchin tells reporters he will vote against the Women’s Health Protection Act this afternoon <a href="https://t.co/sOvTIjxDwl">pic.twitter.com/sOvTIjxDwl</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Alan He (@alanhe) <a href="https://twitter.com/alanhe/status/1524414354262790144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Manchin had previously <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10799357/Manchin-says-wait-TOMORROW-reveal-Senate-abortion-bill.html">held back</a> on sharing his decision on the Wednesday vote, revealing earlier that he would not likely decide whether to support the proposal until at least Tuesday.</p>
<p>Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey, a self-described “pro-life” Democrat, was the other party member whose vote was uncertain ahead of the Wednesday vote.</p>
<p>Casey announced on Tuesday that he would support the bill. He claimed to switch his view based on changing circumstances related to the recent leak of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s draft of a court opinion that revealed a potential return of abortion laws to individual states.</p>
<p>“This week, I will again vote yes to advance debate on the Women’s Health Protection Act and I will support the bill if there is a vote on final passage in the future,” Casey said in a <a href="https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-announces-support-for-womens-health-protection-act">statement</a>.</p>
<p>“In the nearly three months since the Senate last voted on the Women’s Health Protection Act, the circumstances around the entire debate on abortion have changed. In light of the leaked Supreme Court decision draft overturning Roe v. Wade, and subsequent reports that Republicans in the U.S. House and Senate will introduce legislation to enact a nationwide six-week ban, the real question of the moment is: do you support a categorical ban on abortion? During my time in public office, I have never voted for—nor do I support—such a ban,” he added.</p>
<p>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) vowed to push for the Wednesday vote to force every senator to go on record regarding the abortion-supporting legislation ahead of the Supreme Court’s ruling.</p>
<p>“Come next week, Senate Republicans will have to answer for everything they’ve done over the years to embolden the hard right’s hostility against a woman’s choice,” Schumer said in <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-abortion-bill-roe-v-wade-vote-schumer/">remarks</a> on the Senate floor last week. “They will not be able to hide from the American people and cannot hide their role in bringing Roe to an end. The vote will tell, next week. America will be watching.”</p>
<p>“All week we’ve been seeing Republicans try to duck, dodge and dip from their responsibility for bringing Roe to the brink of total repeal. That’s what they’ve been trying to do for decades,” he added. “Next week, the American people will see crystal clear that when given the chance to right this wrong, the Republican Party will either side with the extremists who want to ban abortion without exceptions, or side with women, with families and the vast majority of Americans.”</p>

<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

Democrat Joe Manchin To Oppose Party’s Abortion Bill

CONTINUE READING

District Judge Blocks California’s COVID ‘Misinformation’ Law

New York GOP Leaders Demand Answers For Migrant Relocation In Upstate Town

Arkansas Senate Bill Classifies Drag Shows As ‘Adult-Oriented Businesses’ In Effort To Protect Children

‘Subject To Felony Prosecution’: Gov. Kristi Noem Warns South Dakota Pharmacists Against Dispensing Abortion Pills

Ted Cruz Introduces Bill To Block Non-Citizens From Voting In Washington, D.C.

Ted Cruz Introduces Constitutional Amendment To Enforce Term Limits For Congress

News

Abortion

Joe Manchin

SCOTUS

Supreme Court

U.S. Senate

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— News —

Democrat Joe Manchin To Oppose Party’s Abortion Bill