Wrap: The bill would require a woman to wait seventy two hours before having an abortion after she gives consent.

Democrats said extending the waiting period would not alter the end result, and they said the government should not put their nose in people's private lives.

But, some Republicans like Representative Wanda Brown focused on the idea of abortions.

Enough representatives voted in favor of the bill to override any potential veto by the Governor.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Shannon O'Brien.  

Wrap: Republican lawmakers argued that waiting an extra three days before having an abortion is not too much to ask for.

But, Democrats like Representative Mary Nichols said women have already consulted with their family and religious leaders prior to making this decision.

Missouri's current law requires twenty four hours before a woman can have an abortion after she gives consent.

The measure faces one more vote before going to the Senate.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Shannon O'Brien.