DC City Council Approves Gay Marriage

It’s the first jurisdiction below the Mason-Dixon line to approve gay marriage, and the vote was 11-2.  However, opponents say they’ll fight to overturn it by putting it to a referendum, or protesting to Congress, which has a month to review the measure.

The city already recognizes same-sex marriages performed in states where they are legal: Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts and Vermont. New Hampshire will begin allowing same-sex marriage early next year.

Republicans and conservative Democrats in the House, which oversees the District of Columbia’s budget, are considering a variety of legislative methods to block the bill, including adding a rider to future appropriations bills.

By putting it to a referendum, you allow the majority to vote on rights of a minority.  Religious groups who protest Congress are interested in codifying their beliefs into law.

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.