StoneMtn Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Gay marriage ban defeated in Senate voteUpdated: 12:23 a.m. PT June 7, 2006WASHINGTON - The Senate on Wednesday rejected a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, dealing a defeat to President Bush and Republicans who hope to use the measure to energize conservative voters on Election Day.Supporters knew they wouldn’t achieve the two-thirds vote needed to approve a constitutional amendment, but they had predicted a majority of votes. Instead, they fell one short, 49-48.That was one vote more than they got last time the Senate voted on the matter, in 2004. Later that year, Republicans gained four seats in the Senate.... Full story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 That's a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Now you've just made a serious enemy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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