December 15, 2009
States allowing civil unions/same-sex-marriage/domestic partnerships
DC Council, by a vote of 11-2, passed the “Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009″ allowing same-sex couples to marry. Mayor Adrian Fenty has promised to sign into law.
However, the fight is not over. Congress has the final say over DC laws and they can overrule the DC Council’s vote. They have 30 days to take a vote. Also, gay marriage opponents are presently suing in the DC courts trying to get it put on the ballot so the residents can decide.
31 states have already voted to deny same-sex marriage.
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