The AP is reporting there will not be a vote on gay marriage this year.
The House sponsor of Illinois legislation to allow same-sex couples to marry says he doesn't have the votes to pass it and won't call the bill.
Supporters filled the House gallery Friday in hopes the measure would be called. The bill cleared the Senate in February. But Rep. Greg Harris says several of his colleagues have told him they wouldn't vote for the bill, leaving him short of the 60 he needed to pass the chamber.
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Personally I don't like last minute votes on anything but I'm greatly disappointed that this couldn't happen this year.
If we cant pass this when we control EVERYTHING when will we? I really thought my state was ready to give me the same rights others get.
"Several of my colleagues have indicated they would not be willing to cast a vote on this bill today and I have never been sadder such a request, but I have to keep my eye, as we all must, on the ultimate prize," Rep. Greg Harris said on the House floor Friday evening, appearing to choke back tears.
http://www.nbcchicago.com/...
A BIG reason why we lost.....
http://www.suntimes.com/...