A state has the right to define when a child is born. On three occassions the presiding Senator Pro-Tem had to pause debate to call in the 18 Senators needed to make quorum. Jacob debated with several senators, upholding his view that the bill should not reach the Governor's desk. It's yours, my sister's, my mother's, my wife's, every woman's. Debate is expected to continue today.
Supporters have more than enough votes to pass the bill.
The only question is whether there are the two-thirds majority necessary to override the governor's veto. Two years ago, the governor's veto was sustained by a single vote in the Senate.