💨 Abstract

Six months after Missouri voters approved an abortion-rights amendment, Republican lawmakers proposed a new referendum to repeal it and ban most abortions, with exceptions for rape and incest. The proposed amendment, passed by the Senate 21-11 and previously by the House, could go to voters in November 2026 unless Governor Mike Kehoe calls a special election. The vote sparked protests, with demonstrators chanting "Stop the ban!"

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