Senate rejects gay marriage ban
By LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press Writer

Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas (left); Wayne Allard of Colorado (center) and Sam Brownback of Kansas were among the most vocal supporters of the Federal Marriage Amendment. Allard introduced the measure in the Senate. (Photo by Leigh H. Mosley)

WASHINGTON - The Senate on Wednesday rejected a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, but supporters said new votes for the measure represent progress that gives conservative Republicans reason to vote on...(full story via yahoo/AP)