Politics & Government
Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill
Law goes to governor for signature and a likely referendum challenge.
The Maryland State Senate passed same-sex marriage by a 25-22 vote Thursday night.
The passage of the bill comes less than a week after the identical bill.
The bill now goes to Gov. Martin O'Malley for his signature.
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The law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2013, is expected to face a referendum challenge and could end up on the November ballot along with the bill that grants in-state tuition rates to some children of illegal immigrants.
How Senators Voted in Howard County
Name Party District Vote Allan Kittleman R 9 Yes James Robey D 13 Yes Ed Kasemeyer D 12 Yes
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