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ERA foes win vote against new rules in Illinois House
ERA supporters vow to press for a rules change after a 97 to 4 vote upheld Speaker George Ryan. Seven hunger strikers, led by Shirley Wallace, risk dehydration and collapse as they demand a simple majority rule. Despite the setback, proponents like Rep. Susan Catania say the fight continues with momentum uncertain near the June 30 ratification deadline.
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Springfield
Illinois
House
Shirley Wallace
Fort Collins
Colo
Statehouse
Wallace
ERA
George Ryan
Kankakee
Ryan
Proera
Thomas Hanahan
D-Mchenry
Douglas Kane
Senate
Elents
Iris Schlafly
Stop-Era
Schlafly
Alten
Susan Catania
Chicago
U.S
Catania
Hanahan
Forest Etheredge
Aurora