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In a show of just about the only way to punish Matt Gress for his bucking leadership, he has been removed from the House Appropriations Committee. @TimDunn_Az who also voted to bring the abortion repeal to the floor was not immediately punished.
BREAKING: In a vote of 32-28 the Arizona House has voted to repeal the state's abortion ban statute. Three republicans, Matt Gress, Tim Dunn and AZ State Rep. Justin Wilmeth join with Democrats in voting yes.
Repeal bill now moves on to the AZ Senate.
Rep. Jacqueline Parker AZ Representative Rachel Jones AZ State Rep. Justin Wilmeth Matt Gress Elect Tim Dunn Ben Toma We know the votes are there in the Senate to repeal the abortion ban. Now it's just a matter of time before it gets to Governor Katie Hobbs' desk.
.Travis Grantham aggressively shuts down Rep. Alexander Kolodin for a time violation during his vote explanation. Grantham is not having any of it during this floor vote.
.Rep. Alexander Kolodin explains his vote against the abortion ban repeal by saying if the GOP shifts its position on abortion just to win an election what would be the point of winning an election. He stays voters respect consistency not political expediency.
.Travis Grantham silences the gallery after they begin heckling a Democrat for a point of order call. He tells them he is with them but will not hesitate to empty the gallery. The House is in the middle of a floor vote on repealing the abortion ban.