U.S. House votes to halt federal funding of Planned Parenthood

In a 240-185 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of an amendment to prevent federal funds from going to Planned Parenthood and its affiliates.

The amendment, which was put forth by Indiana Republican Mike Pence, passed with a vote of 240 to 185, with eleven Democrats voting for the amendment and seven Republicans voting against it. One Congress member voted "present." The amendment will now proceed to Senate as a part of the Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government through September.

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