Florida has added a constitutional ban on the union of same-sex couples in the state. Amendment 2 would classify a marriage as a union that is only allowable between a man and a woman. To overturn the amendment, less than 60 percent of votes against it would be needed. Amendment 2 received 62 percent of votes of support, denying those in same-sex unions the opportunity to enter into a legally binding marriage contract.
Many supporters of the ban believe that it will stop judges who are activists from performing a gay marriage. Those wh
In Florida, all constitutional amendments need a 60 percent super majority to be passed.
Amendment 2 was advertised greatly and fought hard over the television and airwaves, with both groups spending more than 5 million dollars in advertising costs. Although same-sex marriage has been illegal in the state of Florida since the year 1997, those who support the ban believe that a constitutional ban would ensure that no judge could ever overturn it. At this time, there are 27 states in the country that have bans on same-sex marriages.
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