Gay Marriage Bill Hits Snag in N.H. ; House Vote Flips On Bid for Exemption

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After a yearlong string of victories nationwide, the campaign for gay marriage hit an unexpected snag Wednesday when the New Hampshire House rejected a bill that also included legal protections for religious institutions.

The House voted down the legislation 188-186, shortly after the Senate approved the bill 14-10 on a party-line vote. Both Democrat- led chambers had approved a same-sex marriage bill and sent it earlier this month to the governor for his signature.

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Gay Marriage Bill Hits Snag in N.H. ; House Vote Flips On Bid for Exemption

But Gov. John Lynch sent it back, asking the legislature to include language that would protect churches and other religious institutions from prosecution if, for example, they refuse to pe...

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