New Jersey Lawmakers to Vote on Gay Marriage Next Week
Legislative leaders in New Jersey expect to pass the marriage equality bill next week, although Governor Chris Christie has vowed to veto the measure and a new poll shows that a majority of voters support his call for a referendum.
Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver issued a statement late Monday after surveying her Democratic members. Lawmakers have expressed confidence that the required 41 votes can be garnered to pass the bill in the chamber.
“We had a great conversation today about marriage equality and several other important matters,” said Oliver. “I look forward to the Assembly voting on February 16 to give the marriage equality legislation final legislative approval.”
The Senate is scheduled to vote on the marriage equality bill this Monday, February 13. Senate President Steve Sweeney expects to meet the threshold of 21 votes required for passage. The bill failed by a 20-14 vote in the senate in 2010.
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But it will be a statement for equality that will give our movement more steam moving forward. Maybe it's time we as a community unseat Chris Christie. Who knows... one of us out there might know that he has a skeleton or two in his closet... Not telling of what kind...
