Gay-marriage ban backed, but uncertainty remains

Compromise proposal needs one more vote

By Rick Klein

Globe Staff / March 12, 2004

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The Massachusetts Legislature voted three times yesterday to ban gay marriage and establish civil unions, but maneuvers by both opponents and supporters of gay marriage left it unclear whether the constitutional amendment would ever get to the voters. The House and Senate will resume their Constitutional Convention March 29, and other proposals may be considered then. (Full Article: 1543 Words)