"The last time this came up, I did what I thought was right. This time, however, I'm going where the votes are." Sen. Tom Gannon: Wienie in Idaho!
Senate puts marriage for gays to Idaho vote
By ANNE WALLACE ALLEN
BOISE, Idaho — A proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in Idaho passed the state Senate on Wednesday and will go to voters this November.
A similar proposal fell short of the required two-thirds majority last year. Sen. Tom Gannon, one of five lawmakers who changed their votes to help the measure pass 26-9, said he was responding to pressure from his constituents.
“I’ve been told by some that if I vote against this bill, I’ll never see this place again,” said Gannon, R-Buhl, as he stood outside the Senate chambers.
More...
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home