Democrats in the Missouri Senate vowed the procedural moves, which are rarely used, would lead to a "painful" response in the future.

Republicans say they’re just giving voters a second chance on abortion, and they’re confident Missourians will change their minds because of the new exceptions for rape and incest.

For the first time in more than 70 years, both chambers of the Missouri legislature were adjourned a full day early. In total, 67 bills were sent to the governor, but two led to protesters gathering on the south steps.