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Illinois State House Passes Gay Marriage Bill

Gay rights advocate Vin Testa waves a rainbow flag in front of the Supreme Court at sun up in Washington, Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Justices are expected to hand down major rulings on two gay marriage cases that coul... Gay rights advocate Vin Testa waves a rainbow flag in front of the Supreme Court at sun up in Washington, Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Justices are expected to hand down major rulings on two gay marriage cases that could impact same-sex couples across the country. One is a challenge to California's voter-enacted ban on same-sex marriage. The other is a challenge to a provision of federal law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of tax, health and pension benefits. MORE LESS
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November 5, 2013 12:08 p.m.
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The Illinois State House passed a gay marriage bill Tuesday evening by a 61-54 margin.

The state senate is expected to vote on final approval of the bill on Tuesday. Gov. Pat Quinn (D) has indicated that he will sign the bill if it comes to his desk.

Illinois would be the 15th state to legalize same-sex marriage.

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