Washington, DC Votes To Legalize Gay Marriage

The Washington, DC City Council voted yesterday to legalize gay marriage, giving supporters a victory after a series of defeats in other states and sending the issue to Congress, which has the last word on laws in the capital. Mayor Adrian Fenty has promised to sign the bill, which was passed by a measure of 11-2. Gay and Lesbian couples could begin marrying in March of next year if the measure is approved by Congress.