Gay Marriage Vote On Valentine’s Day?
From the Arlington Heights Daily Herald
The Illinois Senate today once again could debate giving same-sex couples the right to marry, but, as with an attempt a month ago, success isn't guaranteed.
The Democrat-controlled Senate has already given preliminary approval to the plan over the objections of Republicans, and Senate President John Cullerton has touted the idea of sending gay marriage legislation to the Illinois House on Valentine's Day.
A vote is not a lock for today, but the symbolism appears to be important to Cullerton.
"We're expecting a vote tomorrow," said Cullerton spokesman Ron Holmes on Wednesday.
It could be close.
Even though Democrats have a huge 40-19 advantage in the Senate and a 71-47 margin in the House, the party won't be fully united on the issue. More conservative downstate Democrats aren't expected to vote for it, and most Republicans oppose gay marriage.
Read more in our daily News Update...
From the Arlington Heights Daily Herald
The Illinois Senate today once again could debate giving same-sex couples the right to marry, but, as with an attempt a month ago, success isn't guaranteed.
The Democrat-controlled Senate has already given preliminary approval to the plan over the objections of Republicans, and Senate President John Cullerton has touted the idea of sending gay marriage legislation to the Illinois House on Valentine's Day.
A vote is not a lock for today, but the symbolism appears to be important to Cullerton.
"We're expecting a vote tomorrow," said Cullerton spokesman Ron Holmes on Wednesday.
It could be close.
Even though Democrats have a huge 40-19 advantage in the Senate and a 71-47 margin in the House, the party won't be fully united on the issue. More conservative downstate Democrats aren't expected to vote for it, and most Republicans oppose gay marriage.
Read more in our daily News Update...