Politics & Government
State Senate OKs Gay Marriage: How St. Charles' Reps Voted
See how the state senators who represent portions of St. Charles voted on the Illinois Senate's same-sex marriage bill.
By Melissa Sersland
The Illinois Senate approved legislation Thursday that would allow same-sex marriage in Illinois, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The Senate voted 34-21. The bill provides "equal opportunity for the same federal marriage benefits to same-sex couples that are currently awarded to other couples," according to a release from Illinois Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant.
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Here's how St. Charles’ state senators voted:
- 25th Senate District: Jim Oberweis (R), N
- 33rd Senate District: Karen McConnaughay (R), N
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The measure will now go to the Illinois House, where the fight to pass the bill is expected to be tougher, according to the Trib.
Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to sign the bill if it makes it to his desk.
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