Utah's Rep Jeff Chaffetz Wants House to Vote Against DC Gay Marriage Bill

U.S. House and Senate Democratic leaders are afraid to take a vote over same-sex marriages in Washington, D.C., says Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah. Chaffetz, although only a freshman, is the ranking Republican on the House subcommittee overseeing District of Columbia issues. The Washington Post reported Tuesday that there are enough votes on the district council to pass a same-sex marriage bill in the district. As the creator and overseer of the district, Congress has 30 days after any new district law is passed to overturn the measure. But congressional Democrats are afraid to take that vote, Chaffetz said. Republicans and conservative Democrats "would like to try to stop" a same-sex marriage law in the district, Chaffetz said. "And we should take a vote on it. Full Story from Deseret News: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705334870/Chaffetz-targets-DC-marriage-bill.html

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