COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina House on Wednesday passed a bill banning nearly all abortions, following the lead of other states with similar measures that would go into effect if the U.S.
Supreme Court were to overturn Roe v. Wade.The proposal passed the Senate on Jan. 28. It faces a final procedural vote in the House on Thursday that likely won’t change the outcome and will then be sent to the governor for his signature.
Republican Gov. Henry McMaster has promised to sign the measure as soon as possible.The House voted 79-35 in favor of the bill after nearly all members of the Democratic caucus walked out in protest at one point.