Alabama state senators on Thursday postponed a vote on what could become the nation’s strictest abortion ban when the chamber erupted into chaos over a procedural vote. Will Ainsworth just gaveled down the amendments creating rape and incest exceptions with no apparent vote. @willainsworthAL just gaveled down the amendments creating rape and incest exceptions, during abortion bill debate. Will Ainsworth (R), who presides over the chamber, tried to quickly table the amendment using a voice vote. After a shouting match among the lawmakers, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R) moved to table the vote until next Tuesday.

Source: Huffington Post May 09, 2019 15:54 UTC