Gay marriage defeated in New Jersey Senate
TRENTON, N.J. |
TRENTON, N.J. Jan 7 (Reuters) - New Jersey's state Senate on Thursday defeated a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage, a move that likely puts the measure on the back burner for several years.
The state Senate, after an afternoon of debate, voted 20 to 14 against the bill. Backers of the bill had hoped to get it approved and signed into law before Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine, a supporter,leaves office on Jan. 19.
(Editing by Sandra Maler)
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ricco wrote:
Shame on the Senate for being so cowardly to vote it down and not stand up to the incoming Govenor. People should be able to marry who they love regadless of sex. We are suppose to be a United nation , but we are a nation of hatred and bigotry. Shame on this country and the people who go along with this kind of law making!!!!!!!!!!!
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