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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGay Marriage Bill being debated in the Maryland Senate now. *LISTEN LIVE*
It already passed the House of Delegates this past Friday, now it's on the floor of the Senate today where any Senator can propose amendments. They may vote on it later today or tomorrow.
http://mlis.state.md.us/asp/listen.asp
justiceischeap
(14,040 posts)and if that happens, it's also very likely it won't pass this November but it's a step in the right direction.
charlie and algernon
(13,447 posts)Obama will win Maryland easily, but the DREAM Act is currently on the ballot and Gay Marriage will most likely ALSO be on the ballot. So while the presidential race won't be important in Maryland, we need to target our GOTV towards the ballot questions.
justiceischeap
(14,040 posts)and I'm not even gonna talk about why they're speculating about it. Don't want to get flamed or start a flame war.
charlie and algernon
(13,447 posts)It survived a barage of unfriendly amendments.
The Senate, however, has different rules than the House, so Senators CAN still propose amendments when it comes up for final vote.