Alabama Senate approves near-total ban on abortion; sends bill to the governor
, approving the most sweeping restrictions on the procedure in the United States and almost certainly guaranteeing a legal challenge. The measure passed the Senate 25-6 after more than four hours of often emotional debate that at one point led to the introduction of spectators who had abortions after being raped. The chamber rejected putting exceptions in for rape and incest on a 21-11 vote. , who has not indicated whether she would sign it. punishable by life or 10 to 99 years in prison to perform an abortion in the state of Alabama. ...
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