Yes, these attempts at legislation often fail. However, they make a strong statement about the current disputes between Republicans and Democrats when it comes to laws about women's health. This is particularly relevant during an election year filled with debates over the decades-old legality of abortion.

"It's an amazing convergence of events," Charmaine Yoest, CEO of the anti-abortion group Americans United for Life, tells CBS News. "We haven't seen a moment like this for 40 years."

And the issue continues to heat up. We all know that there has been widespread debate over abortion rights between election frontrunners Hillary Clinton, former candidate Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. Clinton vehemently supports pro-choice movement, making every effort possible to support a woman’s right to choose. She openly supports Planned Parenthood. However, Cruz takes an opposing view, stating on his campaign website that “life is a precious gift from God.” In fact, one of his first missions, had he won the Republican nomination, would be to investigate Planned Parenthood.

Trump’s view is unique in its own right. In the '90s, he identified as being pro-choice. However, he now says he’s pro-life. In fact, he told On The Issues that he has evolved over the years and now dislikes the general concept of abortion, going so far as to say women should be punished for undergoing the procedure.

"We may very well have the most extreme Republican presidential nominee since Roe -- a nominee who's not in favor of abortion in any possible way," Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List, tells CBS News regarding Cruz. EMILY’s List is said to be a supporter of female candidates who are pro-choice. 

One of the biggest issues on the table for both parties involves funding Planned Parenthood. Democrats tend to support federal funding for the organization, but Republicans oppose it.