Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic bill expressing support for codifying the federal right to abortion, falling short of the votes needed. The legislation aimed to restore protections from Roe v. Wade, leaving abortion laws to states post the Dobbs decision. Only two Republicans, namely Sens. Collins and Murkowski, voted in favor of the bill, while most Republicans lean towards state-level abortion decisions. Democrats continue to push for reproductive rights bills ahead of the 2024 elections, aiming to differentiate themselves from Republicans on this issue.