Same-Sex marriage faces test in New Hampshire as lawmakers consider repeal

[Eugene]

Source: Fox News

Same-Sex marriage faces test in New Hampshire as lawmakers consider repeal

By Judson Berger

Published January 14, 2012
FoxNews.com

The same-sex marriage movement is about to face a critical test, as New Hampshire lawmakers prepare to vote on a proposal to repeal the state's 2009 gay marriage law.

With a vote expected on the House floor as early as Wednesday, foes and supporters of the law are clashing in a battle over whether New Hampshire will be the first state to reverse the tide of same-sex marriage with a legislative vote. The debate marks a sharp contrast to the landmark decision last summer to legalize gay marriage in nearby New York, the largest state to approve the unions.

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Yet the bill's chances are unclear. Republicans have an overwhelming majority in both chambers of the New Hampshire legislature, but not all Republicans are on board with Bates' bill. And Democratic Gov. John Lynch has vowed to veto, in which case repeal supporters would need to rally a two-thirds majority to override the governor's objections.

Bates said he expects the bill to pass the legislature, but that the "real question" is over the veto override.

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[William769]

1. There is a big campaign going on right now on both sides.

I am confident that it won't be repealed. People are finally realizing the bigotry involved and want no part of it. But then again I have been wrong before.

I guess we will just have to wait and see.

[LonePirate]

2. I think the bill will pass the legislature but it will not be by a veto-proof margin.

A few sane Republicans will side with the Democrats during the veto override vote. NH is one of the very, very few states with some relatively sane Republicans in it, even if their numbers are small.

[MarkCharles]

3. True, and when is this up for a vote?

I want to be there!