Politics & Government
Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill
Law goes to governor for signature and a likely referendum challenge.
The Maryland State Senate passed same-sex marriage by a 25-22 vote Thursday night.
The passage of the bill comes less than a week after the House of Delegates passed the identical bill.
The bill now goes to Gov. Martin O'Malley for his signature.
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The law, which goes into effect January 1, 2013 is expected to face a referendum challenge and could end up on the November ballot along with the bill that grants in-state tuition rates to some children of illegal immigrants.
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How they Voted: Baltimore City
Name Party District Vote Catherine Pugh D 40 Yes Lisa Gladden D 41 Yes Joan Carter Conway D 43 Yes Verna Jones-Rodwell D 44 Yes Nathaniel McFadden D 45 YesWilliam Ferguson
D 46 Yes
How They Voted: Baltimore County
Name Party District Vote Joseph Getty R 5 No Norman Stone D 6 No J.B. Jennings R 7 No Kathy Klausmeier D 8 Yes Delores Kelley D 10 Yes Bobby Zirkin D 11 Yes Ed Kasemeyer D 12 Yes Jim Brochin D 42 YesGet more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
