D.C. to Introduce Same-Sex Marriage Bill

[Happyhippychick]

Source: Washington Post

Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill said it appears unlikely that Congress will block a bill to be introduced Tuesday that would allow same-sex marriages in the District.

D.C. Council leaders have vowed to expedite the bill and said they hope to put it to a final vote before Christmas. But even if same-sex couples start marrying next year, the long-term survival of the practice would be in doubt for years, depending on the makeup of the House and Senate, congressional officials said.

"I hate to say this, but I think this is going to be rough sledding," said Rep. James P. Moran Jr. (D-Va.). "I don't think are going to give us a pass. . . . I don't think we can always escape this issue coming to the floor."

On Tuesday morning, D.C. Council member David A. Catania (I-At Large) will introduce his bill, which says that "any person . . . may marry any other eligible person regardless of gender." The legislation, which has 10 co-sponsors including Catania, is expected to sail through the council's committee process. Under Home Rule, Congress will have 30 legislative days to review the council's action before it becomes law.

Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/05/AR2009100503584.html?hpid=moreheadlines&sid=ST2009042801406

[mopinko]

1. now all the republican closet cases can get married?

that would help.

[Soylent Brice]

2. K&R

[imdjh]

3. This will be ugly.

Which doesn't mean there won't be fun moments. It's always funny to see Marion Barry and his jackass friends show it in public. But it would probably be better if it just smoothly sailed through.

[fascisthunter]

4. slowly but surely America is coming around

yes, the homophobia is getting louder it seems, but that is because more and more people have become less homophobic. I hope my sister and her wife live to see a day when sex and sexuality makes no difference...

[No Elephants]

5. So, the same body that enacted DOMA is going to pass an equal marriage law, but without repealing

DOMA?

:spank:

[KamaAina]

6. No, this is the DC City Council

Congress only comes in because it has the power to block laws enacted by DC.

[YouTakeTheSkyway]

7. Nice

This is a good step, even though there's still a long way to go.

[WillParkinson]

8. Same-sex marriage bill in DC appears unstoppable

Source: The Associated Press

Same-sex marriage bill in DC appears unstoppable
By The Associated Press


(Washington) A bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry in the nation’s capital was introduced Tuesday, a measure that even opponents acknowledged seems almost unstoppable.

The bill was nearly certain to pass the D.C. city council, but whether it becomes law is more complicated because Congress gets an opportunity to review D.C. legislation before it takes effect. Still, even challengers in Congress acknowledged the bill was likely to become law.

The city began in July recognizing same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. Congress had a chance to act on that legislation but didn’t.

U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, a Republican from Utah who said he would work to defeat the new bill, anticipates that will happen again with the proposal. A spokesman for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she believed it was a matter for D.C. to decide.

Read more: http://www.365gay.com/news/same-sex-marriage-bill-in-dc-appears-unstoppable/

[msongs]

9. a "republican" from utah, sounds like another code phrase for terrorist religion nt

[Mari333]

10. There is going to be a HUGE march on DC this Sat

and what perfect timing.

[xchrom]

11. very cool. nt

[hedgehog]

12. So much for the "blacks are against gay rights" meme.

[ej510]

13. Thank God, because I am tired of repukes using us for cover.

I talked to some raiders fan at the raiders game and they support gay marriage to.