Republicans squeeze tax overhaul through Missouri Senate in late-night vote

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 1,898

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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After unveiling a new plan just before midnight to replace Missouri’s income tax with a broader sales tax, state Senate Republican leaders moved quickly to push it to passage early Thursday morning.

Democrats unanimously opposed the proposal, but only one said anything against it — and then only briefly. The harshest criticism came from Republican dissidents, who were numerous enough, along with the missing votes of absent members, that the measure had a bare …

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