How Merrimack's Reps Voted on Marriage Bill

House lawmakers voted Wednesday afternoon that, if passed, would have reversed a decision that allows same-sex marriages in New Hampshire.

Representatives debated the bill and various amendments for nearly two hours, amendments that would have added approval of civil unions, additional language, a statewide referendum, and an amendment to consider outlawing marriage between two left-handed people.

Two votes were taken, the first, a vote on the committee recommendation that the bill should pass, which was defeated 133-202, preserving the original decision to allow gay marriage in the state. The second vote, the official role call on HB 437, was on a motion that the bill be deemed inexpedient to legislate, which passed 211-116.

So, a "Yea" vote on the bill was a vote in favor of upholding gay marriage in the state.

See the full roll call vote of the New Hampshire House. Your Merrimack Representative's votes are below.