Senate Rejects Democrat-Backed IVF Expansion Bill Amid GOP Opposition

The U.S. Senate voted against a Democrat-backed bill aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) services nationwide, with the legislation failing to secure the necessary 60 votes to advance. The proposed Right to IVF Act, co-sponsored by Senator Tim Kaine among others, sought to establish a nationwide right to IVF, aiming to protect and broaden access to fertility treatments. The vote, which ended at 48 to 47, showcased the significant partisan divide on the issue, with GOP members slamming the bill for various reasons. This legislative effort highlights the ongoing debate over reproductive rights and access to fertility services in the United States.