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UPDATE: Washington State House Approves Marriage Equality! |
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Written by Jeff Katz |
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
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| Tags: marriage equality, washington state, house of representatives, final vote, christine gregoire |
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Updated Wednesday at 3:37 p.m. (PST):
The Washington House of Representatives has passed the bill (55-43) in favor of marriage equality! Once signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire, Washington will become the seventh state (plus Washington, D.C.) in the U.S. to legally recognize same-sex marriage.
Details to follow...
The governor is expected to sign the bill into law next week, though those against marriage equality are expected to try and get a referendum on the ballot to counter the bill. Marriages could then be put on hold until the November vote, or otherwise begin as early as June.
Watch the final comments and impending vote in the Washington House of Reps. We'll have coverage of the final vote shortly, but you can tune in by clicking here!
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