The New Jersey state Senate has passed a marriage equality bill 24-16. The House has now passed it 42-33. Gov. Chris Christie has vowed a "swift" veto.
These vote tallies aren't enough for an override -- yet. The NJ legislature has nearly two years to attempt an override and can take as many votes on it as they would like. And in two years a *lot* can change, especially around this issue.
Another factor in all this is the NJ Supremes. They will soon hear a case that claims the current system of Civil Unions doesn't fulfill the mandate the Supremes laid out a few years ago.
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