As was expected Vermont Governor Jim Douglas has vetoed the same-sex marriage Bill S-115 as WCAX-TV in Vermont reports .... The governor says marriage should stay between a man and a woman.
The bill was hand delivered by the secretary of the Senate to the governor's office and his staff.
The veto came shortly after the Vermont Senate held an unusual Monday session. Senators agreed with some changes the House made to the gay marriage bill, and then lawmakers sent the bill to Governor Douglas, who quickly vetoed it.
Just before the governor vetoed the bill he said, "I made my decision some time ago and at this point it's a matter of crafting the message and sending it to the Legislature urging them to do what their consciences lead them to do, most importantly to do it quickly and get on with the business of the state."
The rest of WCAX-TV's report can be found here
Tuesday the Vermont Senate and House will attempt an override. You can listen live to the Senate and House coverage starting at 9:00 AM (ET) at Vermont NPR
