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PFLAG Praises Historic Vermont Vote on Marriage Equality
April 7, 2009The Vermont legislature, in an historic vote, has overridden a veto by the state's governor to grant full marriage equality to lesbian and gay couples. The veto override, which was approved by both the state House and Senate earlier today, makes Vermont the first state in the country to successfully implement full marriage recognition for same-sex couples through a legislative vote. In 2000, Vermont granted recognition to same-sex couples under a statewide civil unions law. Marriage will now become legal in the state on September 1st. Full release.