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William769

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Thu Feb 2, 2012, 12:07 AM Feb 2012

WASHINGTON MARRIAGE: SENATE GETS CRUCIAL 26th VOTE!



The state of Washington looks like it's on its way to becoming the seventh state to offer marriage equality, with a crucial 26th vote in the state senate promised.

Democrat Brian Hatfield said he would vote for legalizing same-sex marriage, but he also supports a November referendum that would allow voters to overturn the legislation.

"I believe that ultimately this question should be decided by the voters of Washington," Hatfield said, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

At 6:45 p.m. P.T., the legislature was debating and passing amendments related to religious exemptions to the marriage equality bill.

http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2012/02/01/Washington_Marriage_Senate_Gets_Crucial_26th_Vote/
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WASHINGTON MARRIAGE: SENATE GETS CRUCIAL 26th VOTE! (Original Post) William769 Feb 2012 OP
It passed...28-21! n/t TriMera Feb 2012 #1
YES! William769 Feb 2012 #2
I'm sorry, I watched it on TV. I have a link TriMera Feb 2012 #3
Thanks again. William769 Feb 2012 #4
Washington will be the next state with marriage equality. Fearless Feb 2012 #5

Fearless

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5. Washington will be the next state with marriage equality.
Thu Feb 2, 2012, 02:33 AM
Feb 2012

The House has more than enough votes. The governor helped start the legislative push. Congratulations Washington!

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