The text of the bill isn't available yet, but the Times reports that the bill will "ensure access to contraception nationwide, moving over almost unanimous Republican opposition to protect a right that is regarded as newly under threat after the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade." The Times also says that "The measure passed 228 to 195, with eight Republicans joining Democrats in support." Predictably, those eight are Liz Cheney, Nancy Mace, Fred Upton, Anthony Gonzalez, John Katko, Brian Fitzpatrick, Maria Salazar, and Adam Kinzinger.
So 195 of the 213 House Republicans don't think there should be a federal right to contraception, which means it should be "up to the states to decide." That's nuts.
I'm willing to bet we've all used contraception at least once in our lives because we either did not want to become pregnant or to impregnate someone else. Contraception prevents unwanted pregnancies which in turn prevents abortions. Why would anti-abortion Republicans oppose it? Perhaps they don't just oppose abortions. Perhaps they oppose recreational sex, or sex between unmarried people. Which I find ironic, given their leader's ... shall we say ... reliability with the ladies.
What other source of law would oppose recreational sex, or sex between unmarried people? Oh, how about Islamic law! Wikipedia says that under Islamic law there are "two categories of legal, sexual relationships: between husband and wife, and between a man and his concubine. All other sexual relationships are considered zināʾ (fornication), including adultery and homosexuality, according to Islamic law and exegesis of the Qur'an."
I remember a time when conservatives detested Islamic law. Hannity, Judge Jeanine, and Tucker must be apoplectic! How did all these RINOs infiltrate the House Republican caucus?! Fast forward to 4:45 so the pretty blonde lady can "help you understand how you feel" on this issue.
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