Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie followed through on his promise Friday, by rejecting a bill allowing same-sex marriage in his state. He quickly vetoed the measure and renewed his call for a ballot to decide on the issue.
The veto came a day after the state Assembly passed the bill. Christie, a Republican who opposes same-sex marriage, had vowed “very swift action” once the bill reached his desk.
Chris Christie’s Statement
“I am adhering to what I’ve said since this bill was first introduced – an issue of this magnitude and importance, which requires a constitutional amendment, should be left to the people of New Jersey to decide,” Christie said in a statement. “I continue to encourage the Legislature to trust the people of New Jersey and seek their input by allowing our citizens to vote on a question that represents a profoundly significant societal change. This is the only path to amend our State Constitution and the best way to resolve the issue of same-sex marriage in our state.”
