New Jersey Senate Votes To Approve Same-Sex Marriage

The New York Times reported that the New Jersey Senate voted to legalize same-sex marriage after a similar bill failed two years ago. The measure passed 24 to 16. The State Assembly will vote on the same-sex marriage bill Thursday, February 16, 2012. If the measure passes, Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican, has promised to veto it and supports putting the issue to a referendum. 

If Gov. Christie vetoes the bill, the New Jersey state legislature would be able to override the veto with approval of two-thirds of the state House and Senate. 

Seven states and the District of Columbia have legalized same-sex marriage, including Washington state where Gov. Chris Gregoire signed the bill earlier this week. 

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