The District of Columbia Council is expected to vote next week to legalize same-sex marriage in the nation’s capital. While Congress could use its power to overturn the law, local and national factors appeared to be aligned against any effort to do so.
Ten of the council’s 13 members have co-sponsored the bill, and Mayor Adrian Fenty, a Democrat, has said he would sign it after it gains council approval with a second vote. The district could start issuing marriage licenses to same-sex partners early next year.
Under the district’s limited home rule, Congress has 30 legislative days to undo any law the council passes. In the past, Congress has used legislation to overrule the city on issues such as gun rights and medical marijuana.
Full Story from the Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125935985712267119.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
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