The Nation - News from Oct. 25, 1985

Sen. Howard M. Metzenbaum (D-Ohio) threatened to filibuster any proposed new federal restrictions on abortions, putting several appropriations bills in danger. “I’ve had it,” Metzenbaum told the Senate. “No more amendments that go beyond the present law on abortion.” Metzenbaum said he was prepared to “spend a long time . . . to filibuster” to prevent Senate passage of new abortion restrictions. Noting all the problems facing Congress, Metzenbaum said it seemed “all we have time for is to debate abortion. If that’s what you want, fine with me. No more abortion language.”