Trenton, N.J. spoke about faith, tradition and history Thursday before passing legislation in the New Jersey state Assembly that would allow same-sex marriage and sending it toward an inevitable confrontation with Gov. Chris Christie. Even with the outcome certain in the state Assembly, members debated for more than two hours over the measure. Overwhelmingly, Democrats took to the floor to declare that the chamber stood at a crucial moment and that it was time to cross the cultural threshold.

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