LINCOLN- After an eight-hour debate Wednesday, the Nebraska Legislature was unable to overcome a filibuster against a bill that would ban abortions in Nebraska if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.

The vote to invoke cloture to allow LB933 to advance from first-round debate failed by two votes, 31-15, likely killing the bill’s chances this year.

Thirteen other states, including neighboring Missouri and South Dakota, have enacted so-called “trigger” laws that would make abortion illegal upon a Supreme Court ruling.

“We’re not going to kill babies in Nebraska anymore. We’re going to take care of them,” Albrecht said. “No one should have the right to kill an unborn child that doesn’t have a voice.”

Opponents of LB 933, led by Omaha Sen. Megan Hunt, called the measure an affront to women’s rights and one that was so poorly drafted that it could outlaw some contraceptives and lead to felony charges against doctors.

Senator Flood warned of a possible special session this summer if Roe v. Wade does get struck down.

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