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Geoff Duncan on Civil Rights

 

 


Apply "religious liberty" to same-sex marriage

Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed the "religious liberty" bill that triggered a wave of criticism from gay rights groups and business leaders. In a press conference at the state Capitol, Deal said House Bill 757 doesn't reflect Georgia's welcoming image as a state full of "warm, friendly and loving people"--and warned critics that he doesn't respond well to threats of payback for rejecting the measure.

The governor's veto infuriated religious conservatives who considered the measure, House Bill 757, their top priority. Last year's Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex weddings galvanized their efforts. In stark terms, the governor said earlier this year that he would reject any measure that "allows discrimination in our state in order to protect people of faith." Rooting his critique in biblical language, he urged fellow Republicans to "recognize that the world is changing."

Geoff Duncan voted YES; passed Senate 37-18-1 Mar.16; passed House 104-65-11 Mar.16

Source: AJC on Georgia legislative voting records: HB 757 , Apr 9, 2016

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Brad Raffensperger
Brian Kemp
Burt Jones
Chase Oliver
Chris Carr
David Perdue
Kandiss Taylor
Keisha Lance Bottoms
Mike Thurmond
Shane Hazel
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Buddy Carter
Gary Black
Herschel Walker
John F. King
Jon Ossoff
Latham Saddler
Mike Collins
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