MONTPELIER — Vermont has become the fourth state to legalize gay marriage — and the first to do so with a legislature’s vote.
The Legislature voted Tuesday to override Gov. Jim Douglas’ veto of a bill allowing gays and lesbians to marry. The vote was 23-5 to override in the state Senate and 100-49 to override in the House. Under Vermont law, two-thirds of each chamber had to vote for override.
The vote came nine years after Vermont adopted its first-in-the-nation civil unions law.
It’s now the fourth state to permit same-sex marriage. Massachusetts, Connecticut and Iowa are the others. Their approval of gay marriage came from the courts.
The Vermont Senate voted earlier this morning to override Gov. Jim Douglas' veto of the same-sex marriage legislation.
The vote passed, 23-5.
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3 comments:
It is indeed a happy, happy day.
Four down.
Glorious Day!!!!!
It is glorious day, but why can't freakin' CA get our acts together. Last time I checked we were known for being "progressive". Now if Arnie would just make it right and overturn Prop 8 I would once again be a proud citizen.
For now I will be proud of Vermont and Iowa!
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