The Washington, D.C., Council voted today to legally recognize same-sex marriages in the district.
The measure now goes to Mayor Adrian Fenty, who has said he will sign it. Then it heads over to the U.S. House of Representatives for a 30-day review. If no one in Congress stops it, the bill becomes law.
Today’s 11-2 vote was the second of two required votes. The first vote, taken Dec. 1, was 12-1 in favor. D.C. has recognized legal same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions since May.
D.C. Council approves same-sex marriage
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ok…another state.
If the capital city can do it – so can every capital city of every state in the country! This is another large step in the right direction for America and American freedoms. Know how to help! Here’s a good resource: https://tictacdo.com/ttd/Defend-Your-Support-of-Gay-Marriage-Rights (ignore the lipstick, I have no idea why it’s there – this is a quality article.) Another point for DC vs NYC.
Freedom, it turns out, is good for the economy? Revolutionary! And 11-2 – a milestone indeed!