The Republican - controlled House voted 55 - 39 in favor of the bill . Gov . It `` will save babies and protect all women , both adults and minors , from abortion clinics seeking to make a profit on an abortion , '' it said in a statement . Jay Nixon , a Democrat , has not said whether he will sign it . It currently has a mandatory waiting period .
The Republican - controlled House voted 55 - 39 in favor of the bill . Gov . Jay Nixon , a Democrat , has not said whether he will sign it . It currently has a mandatory waiting period .