LA DOMA TO VOTERS IN SEPTEMBER: From the Associated Press

The House sent voters a proposed ban on same-sex marriage and civil unions today for a second time.

The issue considered today -- the date of the vote -- turned on whether sticking to a November second referendum -- the hope of the measure's House sponsor, Representative Steve Scalise -- was politically motivated, as it would unduly aid conservative candidates running in the general election.

In the Senate, the date was changed to the September 18th primary to avoid the political taint, and today, the House agreed to the change 85-to-15, with no debate.

The measure is a proposed amendment to the state constitution and must be approved by the voters.

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