No way it would have passed. There were a handful of Democrats who said they would not vote for the bill without this amendment. The GOP should have no voted on it.
Let me get this straight - you say that they )Republicans) should vote against their beliefs and principles (pro-life)? I understand a little about the politics, but there is a last day judgement when account must be given.
It’s pretty easy to suggest that other folks violate their own conscience.