Rhode Island House Passes Marriage Equality

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Lawmakers in the Rhode Island House passed a gay marriage bill on Thursday, the AP reports:

The House passed the legislation 51-19 Thursday following an emotional debate that touched on religion, civil rights and the nature of marriage.

The bill now moves to the Senate, where supporters and opponents say its fate is difficult to predict.

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