The 1973 ruling allowed women to finish school and increase their earning potential, which led to higher participation in the workforce, according to comments made by Janet Yellen.

She said that research shows that it had a positive impact on the well-being and earnings of children.

Tim Scott pressed her on her answer, arguing that framing the issue of abortion around labor force participation felt callous to him.

It means that children will grow up in poverty. This is the truth.

Scott said there was room to discuss child care, financial literacy and child tax credits to improve outcomes for American kids.

He said that he was thankful to be a senator because he was raised by a black woman in poverty.