Pence steps in twice to save Senate bill killing Obama abortion rule

Published March 30, 2017 8:50pm ET



Vice President Mike Pence stepped in twice on Thursday to save a Senate resolution aimed at killing an Obama administration rule that prevents states from blocking federal grants to abortion providers.

Thursday afternoon, he helped break a 50-50 tie to pass the resolution, which is now on its way to President Trump’s desk. And earlier in the day, he broke another 50-50 tie in a vote to proceed to the measure.

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