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Washington passes same-sex marriage bill

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Washington State House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill by Vote of 55-43
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In a vote of 55-43, Washington state lawmakers passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage and protects churches, religious groups, and affiliated institutions from being charged with discrimination against same-sex couples. Wednesday's vote sends the bill to Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire, who is expected to sign it into law next week.

"I didn't think I would be in office to see marriage equality passed," Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, said Wednesday night. "It was incredibly moving to watch a new generation of gay and lesbian lawmakers in the House standing up and carrying the torch."

The Washington House passed the bill on a 55-43 vote earlier in the day. Supporters in the public-viewing galleries cheered as many on the Democratic side of the House floor hugged.

The community shows its support with the state Senate approved the measure:

The_Wanderer_Kansas: "Saw this coming in Washington! Great work!"

Leen61: "Excellent news! Nice to hear it. Good for Washington state! :))"

northernexpat: "One more step to equality for all. I hope the citizens of Washington do not let the anti-gay to reverse this decision. Their hatred shows no bounds. It boggles the mind why they should care what two consenting adults do in the privacy of their own home. If marriage between a man and a woman was so sacred, why are there so many divorces?"

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