Democracy can't survive when a minority is imposing their will on the majority. Of course, republicans don't want democracy, they want rule by oligarchy (which means only rich white christian men), not representation for everyone.
The vote on the #RightToContraceptionAct was 51-39, falling short of the 60 votes needed to defeat a #filibuster & move forward. Republicans said the bill is unnecessary as the use of #BirthControl is protected under #SCOTUS precedent as if [#SupremeCourt precedent means anything anymore].
#Republicans Lisa #Murkowski of Alaska & #SusanCollins of Maine voted w/ #Democrats in support of the bill. #Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, switched his vote to “no” for procedural reasons so he could bring up the bill again at a later date.
The difference in #Arizona is that the fight is playing out not in a solidly #RedState, but in a closely divided battleground. #Political experts say the #immigration enforcement measure could have unpredictable ripple effects on races for president & for control of the #UnitedStates#Senate.
On Tues, the AZ House, which is under #Republican control, is expected to give the proposal final approval for the ballot.
…AZ’s pop is 32% #Latino, & many voters still have searing memories of #SB1070.