Global Courant 2023-05-14 00:14:17
The governor of North Carolina vetoed GOP-led legislation that would place a 12-week limit on most abortions in the state.
Democratic Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the bill Saturday at a public meeting outside the North Carolina Legislative Building.
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The veto probably isn’t the end of the legislation, as Republican lawmakers plan to override one to push through abortion restrictions without the governor’s consent.
“If just one Republican in the House or Senate follows through on a campaign promise to protect women’s reproductive health, we can stop this ban,” Cooper said at the pro-choice rally.
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes a bill banning nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy at a public meeting Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Raleigh, NC (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)
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He continued: “But that will require all of you to call, send emails, write letters.
The North Carolina State Legislature Building is on display in Raleigh, NC (Al Drago/CQ appeal)
Democrats unsuccessfully tried various parliamentary maneuvers during an hour-long debate to send the measure back to committee.
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper ignites a mob of about 1,000 abortion rights supporters gathered in Raleigh, NC, before vetoing legislation banning nearly all abortions after 12 weeks, Saturday, May 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)
Wake County Senate Majority Leader Dan Blue said it was unprecedented for all 20 members of the chamber’s Democratic caucus to speak on the floor about the bill.
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He called the abortion vote “one of the most sweeping things we’ve done in this room”.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Timothy Nerozzi is a writer for Fox News Digital. You can follow him on Twitter @timothynerozzi and email him at timothy.nerozzi@fox.com
