Delaware House falls short on constitutional marriage amendment

Marriage Equality Amendment Fails in Delaware House

DELAWARE – The Delaware House of Representatives failed to pass a state constitutional amendment that would have recognized the marriage of couples, regardless of gender. If passed, Substitute 2 for Senate Bill (SB) 100 would have added a new section to Article I of the Delaware Constitution that established the right to marry is a fundamental right, requiring the state...

Delaware fails to pass amendment protecting marriage equality in “egregious vote”

A proposed amendment to enshrine same-sex and interracial marriage protections into the Delaware Constitution failed in the state House on Tuesday. The amendment had passed the state Senate earlier this month, but lost by four votes in the House, where a 2/3 majority of 28 votes was needed. Two Democrats did not vote in favor of the bill. State Rep. Josue Ortega (D) voted no, while state Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton (D) did not vote. Related “Com…

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‘General Assembly turned its back on the people of this state’

Delaware House falls short on constitutional marriage amendment

A proposed amendment to the Delaware Constitution aimed at protecting the right to marry failed to advance in the Delaware House on Wednesday.

Marriage amendment stalls after House vote falls short

Supporters said the proposal would protect marriage equality, but critics questioned whether Delaware needs to change its constitution when same-sex marriage is already state law DOVER — A proposed constitutional amendment to enshrine the right to marry in Delaware’s Constitution is not moving forward after falling short of the supermajority needed in the House. Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100 failed June 23 on a 24-3 vote, with 14 repre…