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In 1994, the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act became law, which criminalized blocking access to an abortion clinic. The bill had near unanimous support from Democrats, but why did 11 Republican senators including Mitch McConnell also vote in favor of this bill?

by /u/DoritosDewItRight in /r/AskHistorians

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