Missouri Senate Democrats have set a record for the longest filibuster in the state's history, reaching 50 hours as of Wednesday evening in Jefferson City. The filibuster, which began over 40 hours ago, aims to block a proposal that would make it more difficult to pass constitutional amendments, specifically targeting an abortion-rights amendment. The GOP majority in the Senate has been forced to yield, stalling the vote on the contentious bill. This prolonged debate has also impacted other legislative actions, including the renewal of a Medicaid program. The filibuster entered its 42nd hour at 7:40am, defending citizens' initiative petition power.
A 50-hour Democratic filibuster forced the Senate’s divided GOP majority to finally yield Wednesday evening, stalling a vote on a bill seeking to make it more difficult to amend Missouri’s constitution. #moleg #mogov via @annaspoerre https://t.co/6Z9d5Q22py
Missouri lawmakers vote to renew Medicaid program held hostage by monthslong filibuster https://t.co/K93gMERDPE
A Missouri Senate filibuster has been happening for 41-plus hours in Jefferson City. Floor discussion today has involved Kansas City Plaza restaurants and IP legislation itself. State Sen. @travisfitzwater (R-Holts Summit) joined us live on @939TheEagle https://t.co/5U08HuDakU
In case you're wondering how Missouri Senate Democrats' filibuster (aimed at blocking a measure that would make it harder to pass an abortion-rights amendment) is going... they're currently talking about cuts of steak. https://t.co/13s27ZOCUU
Filibuster by Missouri Democrats stretches into a second day. What's the fight about? https://t.co/UTwF2JFKfC
Strong legs, strong hearts, strong words: Missouri Senate Democrats set record for Longest Filibuster in #moleg history, entering 42nd hour at 7:40am, all in defense of citizens' initiative petition power. Listen: https://t.co/1zbpLIrdxH
#MoSenate Democrats have now filibustered for 40 hours blocking a vote on @meaccoleman's proposal changing the majority required to pass constitutional amendments, 1 hour short of the record set just two weeks ago by @MOFreedomCaucus #moleg #mogov https://t.co/logAm9lVb2