The phrase "abortion plank" refers to a specific stance or policy on abortion within a political party's platform. It signifies the party's official position or position statement on the issue of abortion. Full definition
Cuomo also used the act as a justification last year for his creation of the Women's Equality Party, a new political entity he said could convince recalcitrant Republican lawmakers to enact the controversial abortion plank of the equality agenda, if only the party received enough votes on its line. (politico.com)
As Nick noted earlier this week, these claims aren't entirely accurate, since the Senate GOP has passed nine of the 10 WEA provisions, refusing only to put the controversial abortion plank onto the floor for a vote — either as a stand - alone bill or as part of the act as a whole. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Koppell had been pushing for a more progressive agenda including a higher minimum wage and public financing of campaigns, passage of the Dream Act, which would allow students in the country illegally access to state financial aid, along with all 10 points of the Women's Equality Agenda, which includes a contentious abortion plank. (politico.com)