In an unusual two-committee vote Tuesday evening, delegates grappled with several proposed amendments before voting 25 to 18 to send controversial same-sex marriage legislation to the full House, where it could be debated as early as Wednesday.
Gov. O’Malley, Allies, Work for Same-Sex Marriage Support in Black Community
Gov. Martin O’Malley and bill proponents have found public support from leading voices in the black community, but same-sex marriage legislation still faces considerable opposition from both voters and groups of legislators from predominantly black districts.
House Same-Sex Marriage Debate Postponed
The House of Delegates will hold off debate on a same-sex marriage bill until Thursday, a procedural courtesy that allows delegates 24 hours to craft amendments and prepare for a floor debate.
Gov. O’Malley Takes Same-Sex Pitch to House Committees
Gov. Martin O’Malley spoke out again in support of a same-sex marriage bill, testifying before two House committees Friday.
O’Malley Reacts to Same-Sex Marriage Court Decision
Gov. Martin O’Malley said Tuesday evening on MSNBC that he hopes a federal appeals court decision repealing a California ban on same-sex marriage “will have a persuasive influence on those delegates who are still open-minded” in Maryland.
O’Malley Takes Same-Sex Marriage Fight to Legislature
In addition to conducting a high-profile campaign to promote his same-sex marriage bill publicly, Gov. Martin O’Malley has begun to privately exert his influence on a legislature that failed to pass a similar bill last year.
New Same-Sex Marriage Bill Provides More Religious Protections
Gov. Martin O’Malley touted increased religious protections as he promoted a new same-sex marriage bill Tuesday that supporters hope can overcome the objections raised last year.