Politics & Government
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.
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Here's how Naperville's state senators voted:
- 24th Senate: Kirk Dillard (R), No
- 42nd Senate: Linda Holmes (D), Yes
- 43rd Senate: Pat McGuire (D), Yes
- 48th Senate: Michael Connelly (R), No
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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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