Senate Republicans block rape and incest exceptions for Missouri abortion ban

Despite recent blowups among Republicans in the Missouri Senate, the majority party remained unified Wednesday to block a Democratic effort to legalize abortion in cases of rape or incest.

After Republicans opened debate on a plan to ban Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood, Democrats responded with amendments aimed at loosening Missouri's near-total abortion ban.

Missouri since June 2022 has only allowed abortions in medical emergencies.