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6,401,482 Californians (47.76%) voted against Proposition 8 in November 2008. A vote against Proposition 8 was equivalent to voting to continue to permit same-sex marriage in California.
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How many people voted for California's Proposition 8?
On November 5, 2008, 7,001,084 people (52.24% of those who voted) voted to eliminate the existing right of same-sex couples to marry in California.
Was California's Proposition 8 for or against same-sex marriage?
Against. That is to say, if you voted in favor of Proposition 8, you were agreeing to amend the California State Constitution to prevent same-sex couples from legally marrying in that state going forward. If you voted against Proposition 8, you were in favor of same-sex marriage continuing in California.
How many people registered to vote in California How many people voted in California?
As of 2008, 17,304,091 people were registered to vote in CA.
Why was same-sex marriage legalized in Vermont?
Because enough people believed it was the right thing to do and voted for it.
What is California Congressman Jim Costa's position on repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
In July 2006, Mr. Costa voted against a constitutional amendment that would have banned same-sex marriage in the United States.
How many people voted against interracial marriage in the 1960s?
There was never a national or state vote for or against it, no way to know
What is the position of New Jersey State Senator Kevin J O'Toole on the pending bill to legalize same-sex marriage in that state?
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Why did California's Proposition 8 pass?
It passed because a majority of the voters in California voted in favor of it (52.24%). A minority of 47.76% voted against it.
Which states allowed same-sex marriage but changed later?
Maine and California. 18,000 same-sex couples married in California before Proposition 8 amended the Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. The couples who were able to legally marry in California are still considered legally married in all jurisdictions that recognize same-sex marriage, including California. In Maine, the legislature and governor enacted a marriage equality law, but it was later repealed by public referendum. On November 6, 2012, the electorate of Maine voted to restore the law and begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
What is the position of Minnesota State Representative Paul Anderson on the pending bill to legalize same-sex marriage in that state?
Senator Hayden supports marriage equality.
Who voted for the smog abatement fee?
california
Has the Cuban National Assembly of People's Power ever voted on a marriage equality bill?
No, although an effort is underway to bring a bill to a vote.
