COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Latest on South Carolina’s Senate rejecting a ban on nearly all abortions (all times local):10:55 a.m.After a proposal to ban nearly all abortions in South Carolina failed, supporters and opponents of the bill are trying to find lessons from the debate. South Carolina Citizens for Life executive director Holly Gatling said the vote was a setback for unborn children. ——6 a.m.South Carolina’s Senate has effectively killed a ban on almost all abortions in the state. Local media report that lawmakers voted 24-21 early Friday morning to return the bill to committee, effectively ending its chances for passage. Democrats filibustered hours against the measure, which would only have allowed abortions in cases of rape, incest or risk of the mother’s life.

Source: National Post May 04, 2018 15:00 UTC