Vermont House moves forward on same-sex marriage bill

Vermont, which already recognized civil unions nine years ago, may be on the brink of authorizing same-sex marriage.

The bill allowing same-sex marriage had already passed the Vermont Senate and has advanced in the House meaning that it is most likely to be approved.

However, the votes do not appear to be large enough to overturn a veto.  Governor Jim Douglas has already indicated that he plans to veto the bill.

See Dave Gram, Vermont House gives preliminary OK to gay marriage, Boston.com, April 2, 2009.