Zellers, Peppin Vote Against Minnesota House Bill Allowing Same-Sex Marriage

Minnesota Representatives approved with a 75-59 vote Thursday, May 9 a bill legalizing same-sex marriages in the state. 

Representatives for Maple Grove, Kurt Zellers and Joyce Peppin, voted against the measure, according to the roll call.

Readers respond

At the news of the bill passing, several Maple Grove Patch Facebook users shared their comments.

• Janice Adams Barber - Tell Peppin and Zellers Freedom for All!
• Derrick Berg - What an amazing day!!! Nice try Peppin and Zellers you both are a real joke. 
• Cathi Lee Hip -  hip hooray! Way to go Minnesota 
• Peggy Larkin - Zellers... Vote No didn't happen this time..maybe it will happen when you come up for re-election. That's a "Vote No" that I can get behind. MN --HOORAY for civil rights.

What do you think of the vote? Share your thoughts in comments!