A bill aimed at clarifying when doctors can perform emergency abortions passed the Texas House in a 129-6 vote Wednesday. Senate Bill 31 now needs one more procedural vote before it heads to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.

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Texas House passes ‘Life of the Mother Act’ aiming to clarify when emergency abortions are allowed

Senate Bill 31 comes after reporting found that confusion surrounding Texas' abortion ban had resulted in the deaths of at least two women. The bill needs one more procedural vote before it heads to the governor's desk.

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