On March 3, 2010, Washington, D.C. became the sixth place in the United States to recognize same-sex marriage. The law was introduced in October and passed in December, but the Congressional review period kept licenses from being issued until it expired on March 2.

On March 3, 2010, Washington, D.C. became the sixth place in the United States to recognize same-sex marriage. The law was introduced in October and passed in December, but the Congressional review period kept licenses from being issued until it expired on March 2.