Republicans Filibuster; Civil Unions, Other Bills Fail

By On May 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Bente Birkeland, Capitol Coverage, Colorado, Gay & Lesbian, KRCC News, LGBTQ, Politics

A bill that would have allowed civil unions in Colorado failed in the Republican controlled house late last night despite having enough GOP votes to pass. It happened after a dramatic fallout on the chamber floor, when Republicans recessed the house for several hours as Democrats were trying to call up the bill. Bente (BEN tuh) Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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