Monday, February 28, 2005

Gay Marriage Ban Passes the Senate, House Vote Could Happen this Week

The following report is from the TEP (TN Equality Project) lobbyist:

The Senate passed the anti-Marriage Resolution tonight 29-3. Those voting against were; Haynes, Cohen and FORD. PLEASE send these gentlemen a note of thanks…whether we are in their districts are not.

Sen.joe.Haynes@legislature.state.tn.us
Sen.steve.cohen@legislature.state.tn.us
Sen.john.ford@legislature.state.tn.us

Cohen had filed one amendment that called for specific exclusion of civil unions in the resolution. The amendment failed 7-23. Those supporting the amendment were: Chism, Cohen, Haynes, Crowe or Cooper ( I am not sure about this one), Ford, Henry and Crutchfield.


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The marriage ban still must get through another House committee before going for the final vote. Stay tuned.