I found this fascinating quote today:
12/18/09-by Paula Brooks On Tuesday, after months of rancor and threats from The Archdiocese of DC and other District religious leaders, the District of Columbia Council passed a measure that will permit same-sex marriage in our Nations Capitol.lezgetreal.com, Fenty To Sign DC Marriage Equality Bill Today – Chaffetz Vows Fight, Dec 2009
You should read the whole article.