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marriage. there was passionate opposition. i believe that marriage is between a man and a woman. reporter: but the tally board slashed a 25-22 vote. [ cheers and applause ] reporter: that had proponents cheering inside the chamber. [ cheers and applause ] reporter: and outside the chamber when the legislation s champion stepped into the hallway to be hugged by governor o malley. for my family, it s going to mean a degree of safety, of confidence and security that we know that we will have with the government saying we want you to have the lifelong commitment. we want to see it last. congratulations. to all of us. many, many years. reporter: opponents knowing the outcome in advance were scarce at the state house, but plan to put the issue to a state-wide vote or referendum in november. i think that s ultimately where this will be decided. i think the people of maryland will have that decision. no other state has approved this in referendum. if this goes to a

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