The Governor on Friday vetoed the same-gender marriage bill, as promised, but said he would strengthen the civil union law, which NJ currently has. The bill gained the Assembly;s approval on Thursday by 41-33, but failed to get enough votes to override the Governor’s veto.
The bill was vetoed about 6 hours after reaching his desk.
On Thursday, many from Lakewood – including Rabbonim – protested before the Assembly voted on the issue, which was later passed by a narrow margin. TLS.
Christy gets credit for the veto even though it was politically motivated. Now they will try and get a two third majority in both houses to override the veto.
We must pray that they dont or there will be more earthquakes…
Wonderful.now let’s everyone for the ballot in november.
this bill will be passed in the future, don’t think this is over, it’s not