Rhode Island is poised to join nine other states and the District of Columbia in allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry.
Gov. Lincoln Chafee planned to sign gay marriage legislation into law Thursday evening, immediately following a final procedural vote in the state's General Assembly. The outcome of the vote is not in doubt.
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The House voted 56-15 to give final approval to the bill after a respectful and at times emotional discussion on Thursday afternoon. The result - seen as a foregone conclusion after the bill cleared the Rhode Island Senate last week on a 26-12 vote - was met with huge applause. Those gathered then sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee."
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10 down, 40 to go.
Next up? Delaware, Illinoise and Minnesota in the next month or so, California probably in June, New Jersey perhaps later in the year and possibly Ohio in November.
Congratulations, Rhode Island!