State Senate set to vote on gay marriage bill

Kent and I have made the trip to Olympia to be a part of history in Washington State. I understand that today a 26th vote was secured today which is one more than is needed to pass! Republicans and Democrats are in caucus now and once they return the vote will occur!



The state Senate is set to vote on a measure that would legalize gay marriage in Washington state.

The Associated Press

OLYMPIA, Wash. —
The state Senate is set to vote on a measure that would legalize gay marriage in Washington state.
The bill is not expected to come up for a vote until late afternoon or early evening Wednesday. It is expected to pass in the Senate with at least 25 votes, the number needed for approval. If passed by the Senate, the measure moves to the House, where it already has enough support. Gov. Chris Gregoire says she will sign it into law if passed.
Opponents of same-sex marriage have already promised a referendum battle at the ballot if the Legislature passes the bill and it's signed into law.
Washington state has had a domestic partnership law since 2007, and an "everything but marriage" expansion of the domestic partnership law since 2009.