Marriage votes prior to 2004 had fallen more heavily against same-sex couples. The 1998 Hawaii amendment vote was 69-29.
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This is a different issue, obviously, but I think it's helpful to understand how tonight's results compare to past
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The real question will be how LGBT orgs react to tonight's vote. Be following
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@GayPatriot There will be much stomping of feet, cries of "bigots" & the inevitable hunt for an activist judge.@chrisgeidner@dominicholden - 1 more reply
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@chrisgeidner so, basically Houston is a decade behind the rest of country. If so, then the rest of Texas is probably half century behind.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner which is fucking sad and I'm glad they keep reminding us how much they suck as human beings. -
@Einherion@chrisgeidner I don't have to tolerate homophobia and bigotry -
@Travon@chrisgeidner well, that's quite the assumption to draw.
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@chrisgeidner@daveweigel it is such a different vote! Modified bill would pass. Take out the bathrooms and it does -
@chrisgeidner@daveweigel 4th largest city in the country elects a 3 term lesbian mayor and now Houston is bigot HQ? -
@nlgraham1@chrisgeidner@daveweigel Who knew that most people don't want biological men being allowed in a biological female's restroom?
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@chrisgeidner Only a federal fully comprehensive LGBT nondiscrimination amendment will ensure full equality. Let the war begin! - 1 more reply
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@chrisgeidner@HoustonChron look at the number of eligible voters vs actual turnout. That's the key. Houston just regressed. - 1 more reply
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