Illinois gay marriage bill won't pass House this session
SPRINGFIELD --- A showdown vote on legalizing gay marriage in Illinois never materialized Friday as lawmakers adjourned, dashing the high hopes of supporters who believed that after years of disappointment they were finally on the verge of making history.
For weeks, Illinois appeared to be poised to become the 13th state to approve same-sex marriage. Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn promised to sign the bill. Democrats held veto-proof majorities in the House and Senate. President Barack Obama called for its passage during a Thursday night fundraiser in his home city and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was a major backer as well.
But in the face of strong opposition from Catholic and conservative African-American church groups, supporters failed to muster enough votes in the Illinois House.
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We have to wait til next year. I called my rep twice who was on the fence. I have to find out how he voted.