House lawmakers search for strategy on defunding Planned Parenthood

By Robert King

Published January 19, 2018 8:36pm ET

House lawmakers search for strategy on defunding Planned Parenthood — Several House lawmakers said they want Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to take up House appropriations bills. The House passed 12 appropriations bills in September to fund the government, some of which included defunding Planned Parenthood. "If it fails, then at least we will have a recorded vote," said Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio (pictured center). (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) | J. Scott Applewhite

House Republicans are looking for ways to defund Planned Parenthood in the Senate after falling short of a major anti-abortion goal last year.

While the House passed measures to defund the women’s health and abortion provider, they have languished in the Senate. That has caused frustration from lawmakers looking to amp up pressure on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

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