Illinois Senate Approves Gay Marriage: How Naperville's Reps Voted
See how the three state senators who represent portions of Naperville 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 34-21-2. Here's how Naperville's state senators voted: See how each member of the Illinois Senate voted. 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. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook.
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Dan Johnson
4:55 pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Legally, marriage it is a fundamental right of all persons. The only eligibility requirement for fundamental rights is being human. Reasonable restrictions may be made only when a compelling and legitimate governmental interest can withstand judicial scrutiny. Most can agree with the courts that reasonable restrictions include age, ability to demonstrate informed consent, and not being closely … more ›