CONCORD, NH— The New Hampshire State Senate´s vote today to legalize same-sex marriage. The Senate voted 13-11, on a second reading, in favor of an amended version of a bill that had passed the New Hampshire House of Representatives last month by a 186-179 vote.
Same-sex marriage moved closer to reality in New Hampshire today as that states Senate voted voted 13-11, in favor of an amended version of a bill that had passed the House last month by a 186-179 vote.
Since the Senate voted on an amended version, the bill will return to the House, where it is expected to pass.
"Just one month ago, there were only two states where same-sex couples could marry," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese in a statement. "Now, with this vote in New Hampshire, we are on the verge of having five states that recognize marriage equality for same-sex couples. It´s been quite a month, and we look forward to more states joining this group."
Recent polling from New Hampshire Freedom to Marry shows that 55% of New Hampshire voters supporting gay marriage, with only 39% opposed.
New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch, a Democrat, has not indicated whether he would sign the bill should it reach his desk.
—Staff
