NEWS BULLETIN: Senate defeats ultrasound abortion bill, 20-20

Published: April 30, 2008

TALLAHASSEE (FBW) —The Florida Senate defeated a bill requiring women seeking an abortion in the first trimester to have an ultrasound after an emotional debate on April 30.

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The tie vote, 20-20, came with seven Republicans voting against SB 2400, while one Democrat voted in favor of the measure. The tie vote results in a defeat.

A story covering the debate will be posted later.