Senate Republicans Block Bill to Establish Right to Use IVF

The Democrat-sponsored bill sought to establish a right to IVF, but Republicans opposed the measure saying it was an attempt at election-year messaging.

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) speaks during a news conference about the IVF Act in Washington on June 12, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—A bill to establish a right to use in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments fell short of the 60 votes required for it to advance in the Senate on June 13.

Republicans largely rejected the measure—dubbed the Right to IVF Act—resulting in a failed 48–47 vote. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) changed his vote to “no” at the last minute to reserve the ability to bring the bill up again.