The Vermont Senate gave its final approval to a same-sex marriage bill Tuesday.
By a voice vote with a few barely audible no votes, the bill now moves to the House.
The House Judiciary Committee takes testimony on the bill this afternoon. Testimony is expected to last a week or more before the full House will vote on the bill.
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas says he will veto a bill to legalize gay marriage if it passes the Legislature.
The Republican had said even before Wednesday’s announcement that he was against same-sex marriage.
He also has said lawmakers shouldn’t have spent their time on the bill this session because of the economy and the state’s budget deficit.
A bill passed the Senate this week that would replace the state’s first-in-the-nation civil unions law with one that allows gay and lesbian couples to marry. The House is now considering similar legislation.