07-27-15_Sarah_Palin_DefundPlannedParenthoodCrossposted from the Suzy B Blog

Yesterday was a monumental and historic day for pro-lifers. For the first time, the United States Senate passed a bill to defund Planned Parenthood.

Republicans figured out a way to skirt a Democrat filibuster, which forces a bill to pass by 60 votes, through a process called “reconciliation.” This allows a bill to pass by a simple 51-vote majority.