President Biden was asked Tuesday night if he’d sign a reconciliation bill that includes the Hyde amendment, a measure that prohibits federal funding of abortion except in rare circumstances. “I want to get the bill passed,” Biden replied. “I’d sign it either way.” West Virginia Democratic senator Joe Manchin said on Monday that the “Hyde amendment is a red line” for him, and last week Manchin told National Review the measure “has to be” included in the bill. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, however, has threatened to vote against the bill if it includes the Hyde amendment: Congressional Democrats have two paths to applying the Hyde amendment to the reconciliation bill: Something to Consider If you liked this article, you can support National Review by donating to our webathon. Your contribution is vitally important to helping us fulfill our mission and strengthens our voice as we hold the Left accountable during this critical time. If you liked this article, you can support National Review by donating to our webathon. Support Our Mission .
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