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Eleven States Vote to Ban Same-Sex Marriage The issue of gay marriage cropped up on many state ballots. Eleven states considered constitutional amendments to ban same-sex marriage and all 11 passed. Even in states where the vote was closest -- Michigan, Ohio and Oregon -- the measures still passed by 15-25 points. Hear NPR's Tovia Smith.

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The issue of gay marriage cropped up on many state ballots. Eleven states considered constitutional amendments to ban same-sex marriage and all 11 passed. Even in states where the vote was closest — Michigan, Ohio and Oregon — the measures still passed by 15-25 points. Hear NPR's Tovia Smith.