I’m sure you’ve heard the good news by now, but here’s a report from EqualityMaine: The Maine House of Representatives soundly defeated the constitutional amendment on marriage last night by a vote of 88-56.
Check here for the roll call vote (a “yes” is a vote to defeat the amendment). I’ll post Senate updates as soon as they’re available. And if your representative voted "yes," call to say thank you!
Our opponents needed a 2/3 majority and didn't even muster a majority. This gives us tremendous momentum as the bill heads to the Senate today for what we predict will be another defeat.
Several legislators made astounding pro-LGBT speeches on the floor last night, including Representatives Sean Faircloth, Marilyn Canavan, Glenn Cummings, Stan Gerzofsky, Joanne Twomey, Charlie Harlow, Tom Saviello and Ben Dudley.
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UPDATE: The Senate voted 19-15 to defeat the amendment. Roll call is here.
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Good news
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