Minnesota Senate Expected To Pass Gay Marriage Bill

Governor has said he will sign the bill, making Minnesota the 12th state to legalize gay marriage

(Reuters) - The Minnesota Senate is expected to give final approval on Monday to a bill that would make the state the 12th in the United States to allow same-sex couples to marry and only the second in the Midwest.

Leaders in the Senate, where Democrats hold a 39-28 majority, have said they believe they have the support to approve a bill legalizing gay marriage. They set a vote for Monday on the measure that members of the state House approved last week.