Same-Sex 'Marriage' Measure Advances ; Massachusetts Lawmakers Vote

The Washington Times › January 08, 2007

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Massachusetts lawmakers yesterday twice passed a proposed constitutional amendment to outlaw same-sex "marriage," bending to a recent court ruling that said they had a duty to vote on the measure.

The measure has to pass another joint legislative session before it can be placed on the November 2008 ballot, but yesterday's votes brought relief to supporters.

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Same-Sex 'Marriage' Measure Advances ; Massachusetts Lawmakers Vote

"Today's victory is about restoring the integrity and authority of the people's constitutional right to petition their government," said Kris Mineau, president of the Massachusetts F...

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