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Republican Gains in Election Improve Prospects for Pro-Life Legislation.
WASHINGTON (Nov. 12, 2002) -- The return of Republican majority control to the U.S. Senate substantially increases the prospects for winning enactment of some significant pieces of pro-life legislation during the 108th Congress, which will convene in January.
During most of the 107th Congress (2001-2002), Democrats held majority control of the U.S. Senate by a one-seat margin. The Democratic Majority Leader, Tom Daschle (SD), prevented Senate votes on five major pro-life bills that were approved by the House of Representatives and supported by President Bush.
In the November 5 general election, Republicans achieved a net gain of two seats in the Senate, ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, Republican Gains in Election Improve Prospects for Pro-Life...