Kansas Senate today failed to override Governor Mark Parkinson’s veto of new late term abortion reporting requirements, missing the two-thirds majority necessary by just one vote.

The House managed to override the veto earlier this week on its second attempt to do so.  It is unclear whether the Senate will attempt another override before the end of the session.

It’s possible supporters of the bill could make another attempt in the Senate before lawmakers adjourn their 2010 session in the next several days.

Anti-abortion lawmakers have pushed similar bills for years. Last year’s legislation was also vetoed, and the attempt to revive the bill failed.

If they don’t try again this year, lawmakers are sure to push the bill again next year, when the state has a new governor.

“Someday I hope the unborn has a voice in these chambers,” said Sen. Ralph Ostmeyer, a Grinnell Republican. “It’s not about a woman, it’s not about a man…. I’m convinced at this point that the unborn do not have a choice… We will have a change in governor. We will get this passed. It’s just a year away.”

Governor Parkinson is not running for reelection in 2010.