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Christian Grantham was a student activist in the late 90s and later was a consultant to domestic policy forums for the Clinton Administration as well as events for HRC and GLAAD.
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September 30, 2004

227 for (192-R / 36-D) and 186 against (27-R / 158-D). The bill fails to get two-thirds majority. The 227 that voted for this amendment are a disgrace to American principles of fairness and equality.

"Years from now people will look back on this debate with the same incredulity as we do today for the ban on interracial marriage" said Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D- NY).

"If any member of this House feels that by letting gay and lesbian couples who love each other marry it would somehow endanger or threaten their own marriage would they please explain how that could be. Any takers," Nadler challenged GOP lawmakers.
[Gay Marriage Amendment Fails - 365gay.com - 09-30-04]

10-01-04 - Title corrected per Dave's comment. Thanks Dave!