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New Jersey Senate Rejects Same-Sex Marriage Bill

By Howard M. Friedman

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The New Jersey Senate yesterday voted down A818, the proposed Civil Marriage and Religious Protection Act that would have legalized same-sex marriage in the state. Yesterday's Christian Science Monitor and the Asbury Park Press report that the vote was 20 opposed, and 14 in favor, with 5 senators not voting. New Jersey already recognizes civil unions, but supporters of gay marriage say that there are still restrictions on insurance benefits available to couples who are only in civil unions. Opponents argued for the traditional definition of marriage, and said any change should be through a referendum.

Full post as published by Religion Clause on January 08, 2010 (boomark / email).

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