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RandySF

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Thu May 15, 2025, 01:31 PM May 15

Missouri Republicans Bring Abortion Back To The Ballot In Spite Of Abortion-Rights Amendment [View all]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Six months after Missouri voters approved an abortion-rights amendment, Republican state lawmakers on Wednesday approved a new referendum that would seek the amendment’s repeal and instead ban most abortions with exceptions for rape an incest.

The newly proposed constitutional amendment would go back to voters in November 2026, or sooner, if Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe calls a special election before then.

Republican senators used a series of rare procedural moves to cut off discussion by opposing Democrats before passing the proposed abortion-rights revision by a 21-11 vote. The measure passed the Republican-led House last month.

Immediately after vote, protestors erupted with chants of “Stop the ban!” and were ushered out of the Senate chamber.




https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-us-abortion-missouri_n_68251deee4b0a84e35c735c2

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