Intro: On the second day of a historic religious liberties filibuster a St. Louis County Democrat fought the idea that this bill could override the provisions set out by the U.S. Constitution. RunTime: 0:44OutCue: SOC Play itWrap: Senator Scott Sifton argued that the U.S. Supreme Court decision to legalize gay marriage established the LGBTQ community as a protected class.
Intro: Senate Democrats were riled up during a still ongoing filibuster an amendment to protect religious freedoms. RunTime: 0:48OutCue: SOCWrap: St. Louis County Democrat, Senator Scott Sifton, opposes the bill that aims to prevent the state from penalizing people who deny service to gay couples because of sincere religious beliefs.
Intro: The Missouri is in a partisan gridlock for the second week in a row after a record-breaking filibuster. RunTime: 0:53OutCue: SOC Play itWrap: Senator Scott Sifton from St. Louis County led Democrats in a stall of legislative action during session on Monday.
"I would probably, and in fact have filed, language that would ban more expenditures than I think this bill does." Sen. Scott Sifton, D- St. Louis County, said regarding the unspecific provisions of the bill.
"When taxpayers already give us $103 a day in per diem for meals and lodging, why, especially during session when we're already being given taxpayer funding for meals, should we have an explicit permission slip to get meal money from lobbyists," asked Sen. Scott Sifton, D-St. Louis County.
"When taxpayers already give us $103 a day in per diem for meals and lodging, why, especially during session when we're already being given taxpayer funding for meals, should we have an explicit permission slip to get meal money from lobbyists," asked Sen. Scott Sifton, D-St. Louis County.
Democrats charged the measure would discriminate against gays. In a breaking voice, Sen. Scott Sifton, D-St. Louis County, talked about his gay father and uncle.