Maryland House OKs gay marriage bill that is expected to win backing of Senate, governor
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The effort to legalize gay marriage has passed a long-standing hurdle in the Maryland House of Delegates.
The House voted 71-67 Friday to give gay couples the right to marry.
After a week of speculation on whether proponents would gather the votes needed, lawmakers debated it Thursday evening.
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Several amendments to the bill were rejected. They included creating civil unions and allowing parents to opt out of education programs that address same-sex relationships.
The measure now heads to the state Senate where last year it easily cleared the 47-member body. The governor has said he would sign it.
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