LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 5 (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled Arkansas Senate voted on Tuesday to override Democratic Governor Mike Beebe's veto of a bill that would ban most abortions in Arkansas after 12 weeks of pregnancy, the most severe restriction in the nation.
Senators voted 20-14 to override Beebe's veto. In Arkansas, lawmakers can override a veto by a simple majority vote.
The measure would become law if the Republican-controlled state House of Representatives also votes to override the veto. (Reporting By Suzi Parker; Writing by Corrie MacLaggan; Editing by Cynthia Johnston)
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