President Biden is hailing Ohio voters for voting down an initiative that would have required 60% support for voter-driven changes to the state constitution instead of a simple majority.
GOP lawmakers pushed Issue 1 ahead of a November fight over a constitutional amendment that would bolster abortion access in the red-leaning state. Yet Buckeye State voters defeated it, 57% to 43%.
Ohio’s rejection of Issue 1 showed the enduring power of abortion rights as an electoral issue in the wake of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which opened the door to state restrictions. Pro-choice groups believe the six-week threshold will be upheld down the road, so they are pushing the November measure to allow abortion around 24 weeks into pregnancy, the fetal-viability standard used in the 1973 Roe decision. Their constitutional amendment also leaves fetal viability up to the judgment of the pregnant patient’s doctor.
Voters in Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan voted in favor of abortion access last year, yet pro-choice groups feared GOP lawmakers found a way to blunt that momentum by raising the threshold for changes to 60% of voter support. They fell short, forcing pro-life groups to regroup.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
What Ohio amendments wouldn’t have passed with a 60% threshold?Ohio’s Constitution, which received 53% of the vote, dates back to 1851 — making it the ninth oldest constitution. Here's a look at which amendments wouldn't have passed if they required the 60% approval that Issue 1 proposes.
Consulte Mais informação »
What Ohio Amendments Wouldn’t Have Passed With a 60% Threshold?A look at the impact of a proposed amendment in Ohio that would require future amendments to be approved by 60% of voters instead of a simple majority.
Consulte Mais informação »
Ohio Senate President: State Issue 1 to Return in the FutureSenate President Matt Huffman has stated that the proposal to make it more difficult to amend the state constitution, which was rejected by voters, will likely be reintroduced in the future, although not this year.
Consulte Mais informação »
Death toll from train derailment in Pakistan rises to 30 with 60 others injured, officials sayThe death toll from a train derailment in southern Pakistan has risen to at least 30, with more than 60 others injured, railway officials say.
Consulte Mais informação »
Death toll from train derailment in Pakistan rises to 30 with 60 others injuredThe Hazara Express was on its way from Karachi to Rawalpindi when 10 cars derailed near the Sarhari railway station off Nawabshah.
Consulte Mais informação »