The ban has remained in place during the appeals process and could soon get a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court . Gov . Mary Margaret Haugen has called for a referendum to settle the same-sex marriage issue . Gay rights advocates argue that such issues should n't go to a public vote . A recent poll found that 53 % of the District of Columbia voters are in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage . Five states and New Jersey currently grant same-sex marriage licenses .
Gov . Mary Margaret Haugen has called for a referendum to settle the same-sex marriage issue . Gay rights advocates argue that such issues should n't go to a public vote . A recent poll found that 53 % of the District of Columbia voters are in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage . Five states and New Jersey currently grant same-sex marriage licenses .