Same-sex Marriage Legalized in Vermont
Amid a veto threat looming from Vermont governor Jim Douglas, the house of judiciary committee approved a bill that allows same-sex marriage. That bill was passed recently. 7 Democrats and 1 Republican approved the bill whereas 2 Republicans opposed the bill.
Last week, the Vermont State Senate passed the law by a vote of 26-4. Several senators tired to postpone the bill to hold a nonbinding referendum vote in the future so that the state residents can voice their view on instating marriage equality. However, that proposal failed 19-11.
Republican Douglas said the legislature ought to focus on mending Vermont’s economic problems before marriage equality. On the other hand, Judiciary committee chairperson William Lippert said it was the right time and the right thing to do. Before casting his vote he said “It’s no secret where I stand on this issue.” Lippert voted yes on the bill.
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