The Maine senate voted 20-15 on Thursday morning to pass a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state. Senators also voted 22-13 to reject an amendment that would send the marriage-equality question to voters in a referendum.
Today’s votes follow a firm recommendation for the marriage-equality legislation from a joint judiciary committee on Tuesday. Legislators voted 11-2 in favor of the legislation.
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In New Hampshire the bill has passed both the House & Senate and awaits the Governor’s signature. Read about the New Hampshire battle HERE