June 25, 2013. 30 photos.
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Senate Bill 5 – the omnibus abortion bill that would have massively restricted access to reproductive services in Texas – died last night in a special legislative session that was marked by confusion, contention, and high emotion. For more about the epic battle waged last night and into the early morning hours, see “A Victory By the People.” -
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst -
(from left) Democrat Senators Royce West, Rodney Ellis, Wendy Davis, and Sylvia Garcia -
Senator Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio -
Senators Kirk Watson, D-Austin, and Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth -
Sen. Kirk Watson -
Anger and confusion on the Senate floor -
Sen. Craig Estes, R-Wichita Falls -
House Representatives Ruth Jones McClendon, D-San Antonio, Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, and Donna Howard, D-Austin, observe the Senate debate. -
Sen. Wendy Davis -
Senate Dems acknowledge supporters in the Gallery. -
The faces of what Dewhurst dubbed an “unruly mob” -
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Lt. Gov. Dewhurst is not pleased. -
Senate Dems strategize. -
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State troopers amass in the Gallery. -
A well-documented arrest -
Sen. Sylvia Garcia counsels protestors outside the Senate Chamber. -
The scene outside the Senate Chamber -
Orange-clad activists fill every floor of the Capitol Rotunda. -
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Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards with supporters -
Sen. Wendy Davis joins supporters after SB5 is defeated. -
Sen. Kirk Watson addresses supporters in the early morning hours.