(via Reuters)

Vermont lawmakers on Tuesday overrode a veto from the governor in passing a bill that would allow same-sex marriage, clearing the way for the state to become the fourth in the nation where gay marriage is legal.

Woohoo! This is quite exciting especially after all the hubbub about Governor Douglas’ promise to veto the bill.

The Vermont House of Representatives passed their override by a 100 -49 vote (along with the Senate’s 23-5 vote earlier)- securing them the two-thirds vote they needed to make it all legal.

And do takepart to read more about this important equal rights victory!