The Nevada Senate, on a strict party-line vote, amended a proposal seeking to clear the way for gay marriage in Nevada. An amendment offered by Democratic Senator Pat Spearman of North Las Vegas inserts language ensuring churches and clergy would not have to solemnize same-sex unions.
The resolution seeks to repeal a constitutional measure passed by voters in 2002 defining marriage as between a man and a woman. It also eases the political angst of some lawmakers to secure votes and keep the measure alive.
The amendment passed on an 11-10 vote. Senate Joint Resolution 13 must still be voted on in it entirety by the Senate.
SJR 13 needs to be approved by lawmakers this year and in 2015. It would then go to voters in 2016.
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