Abortion On March 11, 1982, Byrd voted against a measure sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch that sought to reverse Roe v. Wade and allow Congress and individual states to adopt laws banning abortions. Its passing was the first time a congressional committee supported an anti-abortion amendment.
abortion on march 11 1982 byrd voted against a measure sponsored by senator orrin hatch that sought to reverse roe v wade and allow congress and individual states to adopt laws banning abortions its passing was the first time a congressional committee supported an anti-abortion amendment