Posts Tagged ‘Marriage Amendment’

Republicans in the Iowa House of Representatives used a procedural rule yesterday in an attempt to advance a bill that would allow the people of Iowa to vote on an amendment to the state’s constitution that would define marriage as the union between one man and one woman. The procedure required 51 votes to pass, ... Full story

House Republicans are expected to use a procedural rule today that would let them advance a bill that would allow the people of Iowa to vote on an amendment to the state’s constitution that would define marriage as the union between one man and one woman. Rule 60 allows House members to withdraw a bill that has ... Full story

It has been just three months since the Iowa Supreme Court issued its ruling allowing gay marriage in Iowa. While there were a number of polls taken on the issue before the Court issued its decision, TheIowaRepublican.com poll is the first statewide poll to ask the opinion of Iowans following the decision. With the legislative session ... Full story

From out of nowhere yesterday, Iowa Secretary of State Mike Mauro informed Iowans that there is another route to amend Iowa’s Constitution besides relying on the House and Senate to pass an amendment in two consecutive general assemblies. Iowans will have the opportunity to vote to hold a constitutional convention in the 2010 general election. ... Full story