From WaPo:

The D.C. Council voted today to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states, on the same day that Vermont became the fourth state to legalize same-sex unions.

Domestic partnerships are already legal in the nation’s capital, and gay couples married in other states are recognized as domestic partners when they move to the city. But today’s legislation, billed as an important milestone in gay rights, explicitly recognizes them as married couples.

The initial vote was 12-0. The unanimous vote sets the stage for future debate on legalizing same-sex marriage in the District and a clash with Congress, which approves the city’s laws under Home Rule. The council is expected to take a final vote on the legislation next month.

Read the whole story here.

And do read the comments. They’re pretty priceless. For example:

WhatBubble wrote:

they need to pass an amendment saying that gay marriage can only happen if both chicks are hot

4/7/2009 2:47:44 PM

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