BREAKING: Arizona House Votes To Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

On Wednesday, the Arizona House voted to repeal the 1864 law that banned abortion in the state after the state Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that the law must go into effect. The 19th century law has been a rallying cry for Democrats in recent weeks who are attempting to put a referendum on the November ballot. The repeal measure will now go to the state Senate where it is expected to pass.

The vote to repeal the law saw three Republicans, state Reps. Matt Gress, Tim Dunn, and Justin Wilmeth, joining Democrats. This coalition of lawmakers reached a total of 32 in favor compared to the 28 Republicans who were against the repeal. The repeal of the law comes after GOP Senate nominee Kari Lake (R-AZ) and presidential nominee Donald Trump expressed their opposition to the law.

In a statement following the court's ruling, Lake wrote, "I am the only woman and mother in this race. I understand the fear and anxiety of pregnancy, and the joy of motherhood. I wholeheartedly agree with President Trump - this is a very personal issue that should be determined by each individual state and her people. I oppose today's ruling, and I am calling on Katie Hobbs and the State Legislature to come up with an immediate common sense solution that Arizonans can support. Ultimately, Arizona voters will make the decision on the ballot come November."

President Trump also pressured the Republican-controlled House to "act quickly" in repealing the law. "The Supreme Court in Arizona went too far on their Abortion Ruling, enacting and approving an inappropriate Law from 1864. So now the Governor and the Arizona Legislature must use HEART, COMMON SENSE, and ACT IMMEDIATELY, to remedy what has happened,” Trump wrote on Truth Social earlier this month. “Remember, it is now up to the States and the Good Will of those that represent THE PEOPLE. We must ideally have the three Exceptions for Rape, Incest, and Life of the Mother. This is important!”

“Democrats are the EXTREMISTS – They support Abortion up to the moment of birth, and even execution of Babies, in some cases, after birth. This should not be. Arizona Legislature, please act as fast as possible!” Trump added.

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