Delaware to vote on becoming 11th state to allow gay marriage

[brooklynite]

Source: Reuters

Delaware lawmakers will take up a gay marriage bill on Tuesday in a bid to make the state the 11th to allow same-sex couples to wed.

The scheduled vote in the state's Democrat-controlled Senate follows the General Assembly's passage of the bill several weeks ago. Governor Jack Markell, an outspoken supporter of gay marriage, has vowed to sign the bill into law if it clears the Senate.

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/07/us-usa-gaymarriage-delaware-idUSBRE94604K20130507

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A solid border along the east coast...

[Cirque du So-What]

1. I am confident

that Delaware legislators will do the right thing and add to the groundswell of public opinion favoring same-sex marriage.

[treestar]

2. that is cool

Delaware recently allowed civil unions, so this is quick progress.

[GodlessBiker]

3. The last tally I saw was 9 in favor, 7 against, and 5 undecided. Good luck, Delaware!

[brooklynite]

4. Had lunch with the someone from OFA - they're planning to engage on Marriage Equality in Illinois