Politics & Government

Maryland 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 .

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.

 

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Here's how the Howard County delegation voted:

Name Party District Vote Ed Kasemeyer D 12 Yes Allan Kittleman R 9 Yes James Robey
D 13 Yes


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