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Related: About this forumWASHINGTON 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
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TriMera
(1,375 posts)1. It passed...28-21! n/t
By chance do you have a link to the Vote?
TriMera
(1,375 posts)3. I'm sorry, I watched it on TV. I have a link
to a story at LGBTQNation, if that helps.
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2012/02/washington-state-senate-approves-marriage-equality-bill/
William769
(55,147 posts)4. Thanks again.
Fearless
(18,421 posts)5. Washington will be the next state with marriage equality.
The House has more than enough votes. The governor helped start the legislative push. Congratulations Washington!