I'm not aware of a single other party who brought it up, exposed the practice, and pushed harder to ban the hideous procedure. Sure, there were a few other parties who stood around saying "we're behind you all the way", but of course, they have no ability to pass legislation. And that's what it's all about.
Tell it to the R's who plan to bring it up again in the next session. Tell it to the R president who has promised to sign it.