Senate Republicans block IVF bill, as Democrats elevate issue ahead of November election

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Senate Republicans block IVF bill, as Democrats elevate issue ahead of November election
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Senate Republicans blocked a bill to ensure federal protections for access to in vitro fertilization treatments, calling it a 'show' vote by Democrats. Republican leaders and Former President Trump, the GOP nominee for president, say they back IVF but not the legislation proposed by Democrats.

Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ., accompanied by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, left, and Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., right, speaks about the need to protect rights to in vitro fertilization , before Senate vote on the issue.

Reproductive freedom has remained a central issue in several Senate contests that will determine which party controls of the chamber after the November election. Democrats used the vote in an effort to draw a public contrast with Republicans over an issue that has animated voters across the country.Days before the vote GOP lawmakers dismissed the move as a"show vote." Senator John Thune, R-S.D.

Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott, who is up for reelection in November, floated his own proposal on Monday and urged Democrats to vote on it. His plan would expand health savings accounts to allow individuals to expand contributions to help pay for IVF. He noted his daughter is undergoing IVF and called the Democratic effort this week a messaging effort.Duckworth says her bill would accomplish what Scott wants in terms of boosting coverage for the procedures.

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