Major niftiness! With the victory in Iowa last week, I am feeling that things are finally moving forward. And kudos to Vermont for being the first state to get marriage equality via the legislature.
Vermont lawmakers legalize gay marriage
Governor’s veto is rejected; state becomes 4th in U.S. to take that path
Gay marriage advocate Beth Robinson, center, holds back tears following the passage of a gay marriage bill in Montpelier, Vt., on Tuesday.
Toby Talbot / AP
updated 24 minutes ago
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont on Tuesday became the fourth state to legalize gay marriage — and the first to do so with a legislature’s vote.
The House recorded a dramatic 100-49 vote — the minimum needed — to override Gov. Jim Douglas’ veto. Its vote followed a much easier override vote in the Senate, which rebuffed the Republican governor with a vote of 23-5.
Vermont lawmakers legalize gay marriage – Life- msnbc.com
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