Trenton, NJ – Last week, Gov. Christie began to appeal a court ruling that would allow same-sex marriages to begin in The Garden State at the end of October. Now, New Jersey Assemblyman Chris A. Brown has announced that he is prepared to change his vote from 2012 on same-sex marriage. Brown would be the first lawmaker who voted against marriage equality last year to change their mind and challenge Governor Chris Christie’s veto, according to PolitickerNJ. This is, of course, assuming that an override is posted for a vote in the near future.

“This is a decision I came to on my own,” said Brown following a recent debate. “I just believe when it comes to civil rights, I don’t believe it’s appropriate for the public to vote on it.”

Since Brown’s announcement, Republican Assembly lawmakers Declan O’Scanlon and Holly Schepisi have both said publicly that they would vote in favor of an override, although they were not present for the vote last year.