[george wythe]

It was adopted 129-69 with the help of several known advocates of gay marriage, triggering speculation that they could withdraw their support on the critical final vote needed before this year's constitutional convention ends.

Sorry about my previous unclear post.

The amendment has been adopted, but it has not passed the final vote.

[inquest]

My initial impression, which now appears to have been faulty, was that the gay-marriage advocates were able to alter the wording of the amendment so as to somehow work in their favor. But apparently they have some other kind of trick up their sleeve which isn't immediately clear. My guess is that they're bluffing.