Maine Verges on Marriage Equality

Not wanting to be the last state in New England to provide marriage equality for same-sex couples, the Main House of Representatives has approved a bill recognizing the right:

The Maine House of Representatives by a vote of 89-57 on Tuesday approved a bill that would allow same sex couples to marry in Maine.
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Before its final vote, the House defeated an amendment to send it out to referendum.

The bill now must go back to the Senate where final enactment is expected as early as Wednesday morning. The Senate last week voted 21-14 in support of the measure.

[Judy Harrison, "Maine House approves gay marriage bill", Bangor Daily News, 5 Mary 2009.]

Maine Governor John Baldacci has been coy about his intentions but hinted in recent days that he may be wanting to sign the bill, perhaps recognizing the unique historic opportunity for select governors who choose to be well remembered in the history books.

Posted on May 5, 2009 at 15.59 by jns · Permalink
In: All, Current Events, Faaabulosity

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  1. Written by chris
    on Tuesday, 5 May 2009 at 18.39
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    fave quote: Steven Butterfield, House member from Bangor: "I stand here not to make history but to get out of the way of it."

  2. Written by jns
    on Tuesday, 5 May 2009 at 21.07
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    Excellent! I'll be watching for excuses to use that one again someplace.

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