State House of Representatives passed the bill 86 - 0 . ` ` When it comes to my desk I will sign it , '' governor says . Connecticut will be 5th state in 5 years to end capital punishment .
State House of Representatives passes the bill 86-63 . `` When it gets to my desk I will sign it , '' governor says . Connecticut would be 5th state in 5 years to abolish capital punishment .