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WATCH LIVE: Minn. Senate Debates Marriage Equality

WATCH LIVE: Minn. Senate Debates Marriage Equality

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The Democrat-controlled Minnesota State Senate is currently debating a bill that would establish marriage equality in the state.

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At noon Central time, the Minnesota state Senate began a bill that would establish marriage equality in the Midwestern state. Democrats control the Senate by an 11-seat margin, meaning advocates are optimistic that the legislation will pass that chamber and head to the governor's desk.

Gov. Mark Dayton, also a Democrat, has promised to sign the bill if it reaches his desk. In November, Minnesota voters rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have banned marriage for same-sex couples.

The Minnesota House of Representatives approved the bill Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 75-59, including "aye" votes from four Republicans.

The legislation, House File 1054, provides for marriage between any two adults but would not require religious institutions or individuals to perform or recognize same-sex marriages.

Watch the debate live, via the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, below.

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Sunnivie Brydum

Sunnivie is the managing editor of The Advocate, and an award-winning journalist whose passion is covering the politics of equality and elevating the unheard stories of our community. Originally from Colorado, she and her spouse now live in Los Angeles, along with their three fur-children: dogs Luna and Cassie Doodle, and "Meow Button" Tilly.
Sunnivie is the managing editor of The Advocate, and an award-winning journalist whose passion is covering the politics of equality and elevating the unheard stories of our community. Originally from Colorado, she and her spouse now live in Los Angeles, along with their three fur-children: dogs Luna and Cassie Doodle, and "Meow Button" Tilly.