Mass. lawmakers reject gay marriage ban

[davidinalameda]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9341091/

A year after the nation’s first state-sanctioned same-sex marriages, the Massachusetts Legislature on Wednesday rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that sought to ban gay marriage but legalize civil unions.

It was the second time the Legislature had confronted the measure, which was designed to be put before voters on a statewide ballot in 2006. Under state law, lawmakers were required to approve the measure in two consecutive sessions before it could move forward.

After less than two hours of debate, a joint session of the House and Senate voted 157-39 against the measure.

[Rockholm]

1. This was like two weeks ago.

But thank you for updating those who may have missed this story.

Edit for spelling.

[davidinalameda]

2. I just found it

[Rowdyboy]

3. How on earth did this slip by you?

You must have been very, very busy :evilgrin:

[Rockholm]

4. I know! Dwickham is usually 1st with these posts.

[davidinalameda]

5. I've been on vacation since the 9th and really wasn't back online

until this week