Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Gay marriage legalized in Vermont

Vermont became the fourth state to legalize gay marriage but the first to do so with its legislature. Its Congress voted 23-5 (Senate) and 100-49(House of Reps) to override Governor Jim Douglas' veto of a bill that would have legalized it.

The other three states, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Iowa all legalized gay marriage through the courts, which is not as solid as a legislative legalization because it can be overturned easily.

Via burlingtonfreepress.

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