GOP Senator Katie Britt Defends Vote Against IVF Bill Amid Criticism

Senator Britt argues the bill was a political maneuver by Democrats, despite her support for IVF access.

Fox News host Shannon Bream confronted Senator Katie Britt about her vote against the Right to IVF Act, which aimed to federally protect access to IVF and require insurance coverage for fertility treatments.
Britt argued that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced the bill as a 'show vote' and claimed it was loaded with unrelated issues, including human cloning and lack of religious freedom protections.
The bill, sponsored by Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth, failed to pass the Senate with a vote of 51-44, falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster.
Senator Britt emphasized that she and other Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, are strong supporters of IVF, despite voting against the specific measure.
Democrats, including Schumer, warn that access to IVF is increasingly vulnerable following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, and accuse Republicans of not doing enough to protect reproductive rights.