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The first legal same-sex marriage in the United States took place in Massachusetts on May 17, 2004. Several other states have legalized same-sex marriage since then. The federal government recognizes same-sex marriage effective June 26, 2013.
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∙ 12y agoGay marriage was first briefly allowed after the ruling of Varnum_v._Brien, 2007 August 30 where a judge ruled for gay marriage in Iowa. The judge ordered a temporary stay on gay marriage the next day pending appeal, but by then several gay couples had already been married.
On 2009 April 3, the Iowa supreme court upheld this decision, making gay marriage legal. Marriage licenses were available to gay couples in Iowa as of 2009 April 27.
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Has any governor of Iowa ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in that state?
No. Such a bill was never presented to any governor of Iowa for signature. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Iowa on April 27, 2009 as a result of an April 3, 2009 ruling of the Iowa Supreme Court.
Can Mike Gronstal continue to block the bill to ban same-sex marriage?
The question is now moot as same-sex marriage was legalized in Iowa on April 27, 2009.According to the rules of the Iowa State Senate, yes he can.
Has the state constitution of Iowa been amended to prohibit same-sex marriage in that state?
No. No such amendment has been made. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Iowa beginning April 3, 2009.
Why was same-sex marriage legalized in Iowa?
On April 3, 2009, the Iowa Supreme Court issued a ruling declaring that there was no important governmental interest in denying citizens marriage licenses based upon sexual orientation.
Why has same-sex marriage been legalized in Laos?
Same-sex marriage has not been legalized in Laos.
What Balkan nations have legalized same-sex marriage?
No countries in the Balkans have legalized same-sex marriage.
Where in Central America has same-sex marriage been legalized?
No country in Central America has legalized same-sex marriage.
What former Soviet republics have legalized same-sex marriage?
No former Soviet republics have legalized same-sex marriage.
How many same-sex couples have married in Iowa?
At least 5,926 same-sex couples have married in Iowa since same-sex marriage was legalized there in 2009, as follows:1,783 in 2009;1,594 in 2010;1,302 in 2011; and,1,247 in 2012.
What predominantly Muslim countries have legalized same-sex marriage?
No predominantly Muslim countries have legalized same-sex marriage.
Why has same-sex marriage not been legalized in North Carolina?
Same-sex marriage was legalized in North Carolina on October 9, 2014.
When was same-sex marriage legalized in British Columbia Canada?
Same-sex marriage was legalized in British Columbia on July 8, 2003.
