Politics & Government
Illinois Reacts: House Passes Bill To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Take a look at a few reactions to Illinois coming one step closer to being the 15th state in the country to legalize gay marriage.
The Illinois House of Representatives narrowly approved same-sex marriage Tuesday, with a 61-54 vote, according to NBC Chicago. If approved by the senate, Illinois would become the 15th state to allow same-sex marriage.
The bill must now go back to the Senate for a vote before it's signed by Gov. Pat Quinn, who already signaled that he would sign such a bill. The vote comes less than a month after supporters rallied in Springfield for marriage equality.
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