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For the first time, a majority of Americans support the legalization of marijuana. A Gallup poll found 50%  of those surveyed favored legalization of the substance, while 46% were against it.

The study also found some groups to be more supportive than others: Liberals (69%), respondents between the ages 18 to 29 (62%), and those who live in the West (55%) were found to be some of the most ardent supporters.

Gallup released a statement:

When Gallup first asked about legalizing marijuana, in 1969, 12 percent of Americans favored it, while 84 percent were opposed. Support remained in the mid-20s in Gallup measures from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, but has crept up since, passing 30 percent in 2000 and 40 percent in 2009 before reaching the 50 percent level in this year’s Oct. 6-9 annual Crime survey.”

If the numbers keep rising, will Congress pass a bill to pass a joint?