Missouri Senate Republicans filibuster in hopes of making it harder for voters to amend constitution

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Missouri Senate Republicans filibuster in hopes of making it harder for voters to amend constitution

A faction of the Missouri Senate has ended a roughly 16-hour filibuster that was meant to pressure their fellow Republicans into fast-tracking legislation that would make it harder for voters to amend the state constitution.

apnews.com

1.30.24
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A faction of the Missouri Senate ended a roughly 16-hour filibuster on Tuesday that was meant to pressure their fellow Republicans into fast-tracking legislation that would make it harder for voters to amend the state constitution. The Freedom Caucus’ push comes as abortion-rights supporters are trying to get a measure on the November ballot that would guarantee the right to abortion in the state constitution. Missouri Republicans have been trying for years to make it harder to amend the constitution. But pressure increased when the campaign to restore abortion rights announced plans to put the issue to a public vote this November. State Sen. Bill Eigel, a member of the Freedom Caucus, said the hope is for Republican Gov. Mike Parson to put a measure on voter-referred constitutional amendments on the August primary ballot. Then, the higher approval threshold could be in place before the general election. Meanwhile, those who want to keep the current system rallied a floor below in the Capitol Rotunda. “Our initiative petition process has been a sacred constitution right for Missourians across the political spectrum for more than a century,” Missouri Voter Protection Coalition Director Denise Lieberman said to a crowd of more than 100. “It is how we make our voices heard.”

Missouri state Republicans are attempting to make it more difficult for Missouri voters to place constitutional initiatives - like the right to abortion - on the November ballot.

Ladies, when you have your mail-in ballot in hand or are considering how to vote on November 5, remember who plots to take away your right to control your own body.... Donald Trump and the Republican party.

Vote for Joe Biden and the Democrat party, who are fighting to regain/retain your healthcare rights.

 

[Loulit01]

Party of less government my left hind foot.

 

[Lursa]

I cant believe that Republicans believe that this will help them at the polls. It's just Neanderthal thinking.

 

[Gordy327]

It's just Neanderthal thinking.

That's giving them too much credit.

 

[Helix]

Register college voters, Democrats.