District Of Columbia to Recognize Marriages… If Congress Allows It
ByWashington Post via Pam Spaulding:
The D.C. Council voted today to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states, on the same day that Vermont became the fourth state to legalize same-sex unions.
Domestic partnerships are already legal in the nation’s capital. But yesterday’s vote, billed as an important milestone in gay rights, explicitly recognizes relocated gay married couples as married.
The initial vote was 12-0. The unanimous vote sets the stage for future debate on legalizing same-sex marriage in the District and a clash with Congress, which approves the city’s laws under Home Rule. The council is expected to take a final vote on the legislation next month.
The U.S. Congress is likely to have a substantive vote on marriage rights soon. If you’d like to let Heath Shuler, Kay Hagan, and Richard Burr how you feel about that, here are links to their contact forms:
