Panel approves first step to same-sex marriage vote

[WillParkinson]

Panel approves first step to same-sex marriage vote

A House subcommittee has approved a resolution that would begin the long process of putting a same-sex marriage ban before voters.

A subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee voted 2-1 in favor of the resolution Monday, and the full committee is expected to follow suit later in the day.

House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer said the full House could take up the resolution with a few days, but next week is more likely.

Republicans control the House on a 60-40 margin, and top leaders have predicted approval. Senate leaders promise to block the proposal.

More than 200 people jammed the committee room to make their case to lawmakers, with both sides cheering and clapping.

http://www.oneiowa.org/news-events/panel-approves-first-step-same-sex-marriage-vote

[RKP5637]

1. It always amazes me that in a supposedly free country it is a constant battle for

equal rights by many many many. So much of this country's history is filled with the battle for fairness and equal rights, yet that is what we brag about to the rest of the world as a given for all citizens.

[RetiredTrotskyite]

2. This Country is a Sad Joke

We like to talk about how much freedom yet people are allowed to vote on rights which should be everyone's.