Survival of Missouri constitutional amendment plan in doubt after Democrats block vote

JEFFERSON CITY — A ballot question limiting constitutional amendments appeared to be on life support Thursday as time ran short in the legislative session. Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, said on a radio show Thursday morning that she believed the issue was dead for the year. O’Laughlin’s comments came a day after a coalition of Senate Republicans and Democrats voted for a conference committee with the House, following a 50-hour filibuster by Democrats. That move, a win for Democrats, …