Nebraska's Abortion Restrictions Face Legislative Setbacks.

A six-week abortion ban failed in the Nebraska legislature after falling one vote short of breaking a filibuster. Republican state Sen. Merv Riepe abstained from voting, causing the bill to lose a crucial vote in favor. Riepe had previously supported the bill but announced last month that he planned to introduce an amendment to extend abortion access through 12 weeks of pregnancy. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) said he was "profoundly disappointed" by Thursday's vote and called on Riepe to make a motion to reconsider.