Illinois Senate OKs same-sex marriage

On Valentine's Day, the Illinois Senate approved legislation to legalize same-sex marriages.

Under the measure that passed the Democratic-controlled chamber on a 34-21 vote, the definition of marriage would change from an act between a man and a woman to two people.

The measure, SB 10, provides that all state laws covering marriage "apply equally to marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples and their children."

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The legislation heads the House, where Democrats also have a majority. Gov. Pat Quinn, also a Democrat, has said he would sign the bill if it reaches his desk.

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