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Archive Home > 2005 > July > 09 > Civil unions bill passes Senate

Civil unions bill passes Senate

House not expected to take action

By James Sinks / The Bulletin
July 9, 2005

SALEM - Oregon's gay and lesbian couples, denied the possibility of marriage by voters eight months ago, would be able to enter into civil unions and secure marriage-like rights under legislation that cleared the state Senate on Friday.

The vote on Senate Bill 1000 passed by a 19-10 margin. But....

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