MedicCook
07-29-2008, 09:02 PM
Massachusetts to let out-of-state gays marry
Lawmakers vote to repeal 1913 law that prevented such marriages
BOSTON - The Massachusetts House voted Tuesday to repeal a 1913 law that had been used to block gay marriages involving out-of-state couples, all but assuring that the state will lay out the welcome mat for such weddings.
The 118-35 vote came after the state Senate voted for the repeal earlier this month, and Gov. Deval Patrick has said he will sign the bill. The measure required one more procedural vote in each chamber before being forwarded to the governor.
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Lawmakers vote to repeal 1913 law that prevented such marriages
BOSTON - The Massachusetts House voted Tuesday to repeal a 1913 law that had been used to block gay marriages involving out-of-state couples, all but assuring that the state will lay out the welcome mat for such weddings.
The 118-35 vote came after the state Senate voted for the repeal earlier this month, and Gov. Deval Patrick has said he will sign the bill. The measure required one more procedural vote in each chamber before being forwarded to the governor.
rest of article (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25918928)