The life begins from the moment of conception, and thus, abortion is morally equivalent to taking a life.

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The life begins from the moment of conception, and thus, abortion is morally equivalent to taking a life.

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Opposed voting positions

Allow DoD service members access to abortion care nationwide
Allow women to travel to other states to receive abortion care
Provide nationwide access to abortion for Veterans in qualifying situations, regardless of state restrictions
Allow access to FDA approved prescription medication abortion
Allow abortions when pregnancy was a result of rape
Guarantee abortion access with no exceptions
Allow abortions for pregnancies with medical complications

Opposing arguments

There is significant debate about when life begins, with many arguing that a fetus does not attain personhood until later in pregnancy.
Different cultures and religions have varied beliefs about when life begins, and these perspectives should be respected in a pluralistic society.

Supported voting positions

Ban abortion completely

Supporting arguments

Many religions argue that the life begins from the moment of conception.
Fetus hasa distinct DNA from the moment of conception and as such is a unique life from that point.

Voting issues

Abortion regulation

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Ban abortion completely

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