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- If the law passes, New York would be the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriageCNN: New York Moves Closer to Same-Sex Marriage (May 13, 2009)
- Passed by 89-52CNN: New York Moves Closer to Same-Sex Marriage (May 13, 2009)
- The same law passed the lower house in 2007, by 85-61CNN: New York Moves Closer to Same-Sex Marriage (May 13, 2009)
- The 2009 yes vote included five Republicans and three Democrats who voted no in 2007New York Times:New York Assembly Passes Gay Marriage Bill (May 12, 2009)
- Gay marriage is currently legal in Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and IowaMSNBC: Gay marriage passes first vote in New York state (May 12, 2009)
- New Hampshire has passed a bill, but is waiting on the signature of the governorMSNBC: Gay marriage passes first vote in New York state (May 12, 2009)
- Paterson has promised to sign the law if it reaches his deskMSNBC: Gay marriage passes first vote in New York state (May 12, 2009)
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The New York State Assembly passed a bill that would legalize gay marriage in the state on the evening of May 12, 2009. The measure needs to be passed in the upper house before it becomes law. New York Governor David Paterson has promised to sign the bill should it reach his desk. Mayor Michael Bloomberg released a statement saying that he applauds "member of both parties for moving this historic legislation forward."CNN: New York Moves Closer to Same-Sex Marriage (May 13, 2009)
Politics Behind NY Gay Marriage
The same draft law was put to the New York legislature in 2007. It passed the lower house, but was rejected by the Republican-led Senate. In May 2009, Governor Paterson introduced the bill again. This time, the Senate has a slim Democratic majority, which may or may not be enough to pass the law.MSNBC: Gay marriage passes first vote in New York state (May 12, 2009)Speaker of the House Sheldon Silver said that New Yorkers should have the right to marry who they choose. Senate Majority leader Malcolm Smith said he won't bring the measure to the floor unless there are enough votes to pass the bill.MSNBC: Gay marriage passes first vote in New York state (May 12, 2009)
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New York Gay Marriage News and Blogs
- MSNBC: Gay marriage passes first vote in New York state (May 12, 2009)
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