Senator Callahan concluded: “The question before us, therefore, is not whether to support Senate Bill 71 but when will Ohio join forces with right-minded peoples of the world? With that question, I urge your support of Senate Bill 71.” The senator yielded the floor for the last time.
“The clerk will call the roll.”
In sync, the first three senators cast their votes in line with the prearranged scheme. One by one, each man echoed one another, “No,” “No,” “No.”
Shortly, however, there was murmuring throughout the chamber because of the sound of a different word.
“Aye,” “Aye,” “Aye” resounded quietly and rhythmically.
By the time the roll call ended, the Ohio Senate had voted thirty-to-three in favor of Senate Bill 71. Even more noteworthy, contrary to their debate positions, Senators Sa
