Rhode Island House easily passes gay marriage bill Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 3:40 pm, Thursday, January 24, 2013 The House voted 51-19 after an often emotional debate that touched on civil rights, religion and the nature of marriage. While the five other New England states already allow gay couples to marry, attempts have fallen flat in this heavily Catholic state. Gay marriage opponents vow to press their case in the Senate, ... Read More