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Missouri voters weigh new limits on state lawmakers

Amendment 6 would require an 80% vote of the legislature for lawmakers to change laws passed by Missouri voters at the ballot.

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Springfield News-Leader· Oct 14, 6:30 PMMissouri voters weigh new limits on state lawmakers

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