snarkyman

Here are the results of the first vote, which failed 100 - 98.

"It being the public policy of this commonwealth to protect the unique relationship of marriage, only the union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Massachusetts.

"This article is self-executing, but the general court may enact laws not inconsistent with anything herein contained to carry out the purpose of this article, including but not limited to, the enactment of laws establishing civil unions as may be defined by the general court from time to time."

Charles E. Shannon Jr., D-Winchester - N
James J. Marzilli Jr., D-Arlington - N

And here are the results of the second vote, which failed 104-94.

Under the amendment, any gay couples married between mid-May, when the first licenses could be issued, and November 2006, when a constitutional amendment would take effect, would be stripped of their marriage certificate by the state and automatically considered part of a civil union.

Charles E. Shannon Jr., D-Winchester - Y
James J. Marzilli Jr., D-Arlington - Y

You can find your senator or representative's info here:
http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php

Senator Charles E. Shannon: 617-722-1578
Representative J. James Marzilli, Jr.: 617-722-2460