Democrat members of the House of Representatives voted 73-44 to raise taxes on Illinois families and businesses Monday. 

The 44-member House Republican Caucus stood united in opposition to SJRCA 01 also known as the governor’s progressive income tax proposal. State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) spoke against the measure during floor debate. 

The measure has to be approved by voters in Illinois. It will appear on the ballot next November.