The Iowa House has approved a resolution calling for a statewide election on amending the Iowa Constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage in the state. The House voted was 2 to 1 in favor, of Joint Resolution 6, which would deny any form of legal recognition for same-sex couples.
With Republicans controlling the House on by a 60-40 margin, GOP leaders have predicted the resolution will pass the House easily. KCCI reports Three Democrats voted for the resolution: Rep. Kurt Swaim, Dan Muhlbauer and Brian Quirk. Leaders of the Senate, controlled by Democrats on a 26-24 edge, are insisting they will not debate the resolution. It would have to be approved in this Legislature and the one elected next year before an election would be held.
With Republicans controlling the House on by a 60-40 margin, GOP leaders have predicted the resolution will pass the House easily. KCCI reports Three Democrats voted for the resolution: Rep. Kurt Swaim, Dan Muhlbauer and Brian Quirk. Leaders of the Senate, controlled by Democrats on a 26-24 edge, are insisting they will not debate the resolution. It would have to be approved in this Legislature and the one elected next year before an election would be held.
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