most of the members here support the bill like long time partners kathleen flaijije celebrated but they know the battle is not over. >> i have a dream of my 70-year- old mom walking us down the aisle. >> reporter: they'll need nearly 56,000 valid signatures to put the measure on the ballot. gigi barnett. >> so if this measure reach it is ballot, voters will get a chance to decide in november. >>> governor martin o'malley make as national television appearance. he was a guest this morning on face the nation. the governor spoke to bob shaffer and talked about a number of topics and shared his thoughts on the republican presidential campaign. >> i think the number one issue is whether or not our economy is getting better. >> reporter: governor also answered questions about gas prices after this. and newt gingrich's claim that he could bring them down to $2.50. o'malley says republicans are bringing up gas prices now to take away from the improving economy with president obama. >>> it's just two days until the michigan primary and candidates are working hard. >> reporter: for these conserva