Senate approves same-sex marriage on 28-21 vote The Washington state Senate approves same-sex marriage on a 28-21 vote.  House action is expected within the week, and Gov. Chris Gregoire#39;s signature will make Washington the seventh state with marriage equality.  But by collecting 120,577 valid voter signatures, opponents can put the issue on the November ballot.

Senate leadership are hoping to have lawmakers begin vote on amendments Thursday to legislation seeking to curtail insider trading of securities by lawmakers, though many of the measures under consideration are controversial and could bog down final passage of the bill.

OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - The Washington state Senate passed legislation on Wednesday to legalize gay marriage in a highly charged vote that moved the state closer to joining six others and the District of Columbia in recognizing same-sex nuptials. The 28-21 vote in favor of the measure -- three more votes than needed for passage -- sent it on to the state#39;s House of Representatives, where the ...

OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - The Washington state Senate passed legislation on Wednesday night to legalize gay marriage, moving the state closer to joining six other U.S. states and Washington, D.C. in allowing same-sex nuptials. The 28-21 vote in favor of the measure - three more votes than needed for passage - sent it on to the state#39;s House of Representatives, where the bill is expected to win ...

OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - The Washington state Senate was expected to endorse legalization of gay marriage Wednesday night in a vote that would move the state a step closer to becoming the nation#39;s seventh to recognize same-sex unions. The vote, scheduled to start following a floor debate, is considered pivotal given that gay rights advocates have previously failed to muster sufficient support ...