The senator is Sen. Betty Sims, R-St. Louis County, the only Republican to support the governor's veto. Supporters of the ban said it was her vote that doomed the override effort.
Saint Louis county Senator Betty Sims said she has seen more and more teens have babies because they have been let down by society and the public school system.
On Wednesday the Senate came one vote short of overriding the governor's veto of the bill banning a late-term abortion procedure. Supporters of the bill needed 23 votes to override, but got only 22 when Sen. Betty Sims, R-St. Louis County, became the lone Republican to vote for sustainment.
Supporters of the bill emphasized the need for additional funding in Kansas City and St. Louis. "Extra money is required to educate children in metropolitan areas", said Sen. Betty Sims, R-St. Louis County.
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