Oklahoma Senate overrides abortion bills veto

 
By TIM TALLEY, Associated Press Writer
Published: April 27, 2010

The Oklahoma Senate has voted to override Gov. Brad Henry's veto of two abortion bills, clearing the way for the bills to become law without his signature.

The Republican-controlled Senate voted 36-12 Tuesday to override the veto of a bill requiring women to undergo an ultrasound and listen to a detailed description of the fetus before getting an abortion.

The Senate also voted 36-12 to override a veto of legisl...


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