Lawmakers Override Concealed Carry Veto: How Your Reps Voted

Illinois lawmakers had until July 9 to pass a law governing concealed carry — and they did it by the skin of their teeth, making Illinois the last state in the country to allow concealed weapons.

On Tuesday, Senators voted 41-17 to override Gov. Pat Quinn's veto on the state's compromise concealed carry bill, while the House voted 77-31 to nix Quinn's amendments, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Last week, Quinn sent back an amendatory veto with what he called "common sense changes," including language that would ban weapons for establishments that serve alcohol. Another provision would permit gun owners to carry one concealed weapon at a time with only 10 bullets.

Read: Illinois Concealed Carry Bill Amended by Gov. Quinn

The majority of lawmakers, however, didn't see eye to eye with the governor on the changes, striking them down on Tuesday.
How local representatives voted:

• Rep. Tom Cross (R-Oswego): Yes
• Rep. Kay Hatcher (R-Yorkville): Yes
• Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Aurora) No
• Sen. Linda Holmes (D-Aurora): Yes
• Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove): Yes
• Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood): Yes
• Sen. Pat McGuire (D-Joliet): Yes

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