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Post by cestlefun17 on Jun 15, 2011 13:21:15 GMT -5
Things are heating up in New York on the issue of marriage equality. The pro-equality side has 31 confirmed YEA votes in the Senate (29 out of 30 Democrats and 2 out of 32 Republicans). One more vote is needed to pass.
The Senate Republicans have now entered their fourth hour of closed deliberations regarding if and when to bring the issue to a vote, and if a 32nd vote (or more) can be found.
Also, the Assembly will be voting on the marriage equality legislation today. It is expected to pass, but let's not take anything for granted.
If you are a New York resident, please call your Senator and Assemblyperson NOW!
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Post by cestlefun17 on Jun 15, 2011 13:24:14 GMT -5
This just in...the Republicans have finished their 4-hour conference with NO decision reached. The conference will resume tomorrow.
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Post by nickiknack on Jun 15, 2011 17:26:43 GMT -5
Calling my Senator is a waste of time, he's a repug, and only cares about himself...
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Post by cestlefun17 on Jun 15, 2011 17:27:47 GMT -5
Just do it! Maybe enough calls can persuade him. Many Republicans are on the fence and some have switched from a "No" to "Undecided."
The Assembly is currently debating the bill.
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Post by Distind on Jun 15, 2011 20:15:10 GMT -5
My locals seem to be backing it without being pestered, which is always a good start.
Edit: And as a note, one is a republican, first one to leave lock step(finally, I was considering walking down to his office and harranging him over it, as it's within walking distance) over it.
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Post by cestlefun17 on Jun 15, 2011 20:21:28 GMT -5
The Assembly has PASSED the Marriage Equality Act, 80–63.
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Post by stormwarden on Jun 15, 2011 22:44:15 GMT -5
Oh good, another helping of crow for the fundies. I also like the implications.
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Post by Mr. Nnamdi on Jun 15, 2011 22:55:50 GMT -5
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Post by malendras on Jun 24, 2011 16:40:35 GMT -5
According to Senate sources, religious exemptions are approved on and the bill is coming up for a vote in the State Senate later today.
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Post by lighthorseman on Jun 24, 2011 18:21:27 GMT -5
 Won't somebody PLEASE think of the children???!!! |
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Post by MaybeNever on Jun 24, 2011 18:29:05 GMT -5
religious exemptions are approved So... people are allowed to not get gay married if they have religious objections? MEN MARRYING WOMEN? THIS IS AN OUTRAGE |
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Post by nickiknack on Jun 24, 2011 18:36:45 GMT -5
I hope it passes, both me & mom are sick of the fundies calling us with their bs
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Post by Alexandria on Jun 24, 2011 18:44:19 GMT -5
According to Senate sources, religious exemptions are approved on and the bill is coming up for a vote in the State Senate later today. I personally agree with the religious exemptions. While yes it skirts close to violating separation of church and state, I personally don't think churches should be able to be sued for declining to wed two gay people. Then again, most gay people wouldn't go to those churches anyway. |
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Post by lighthorseman on Jun 24, 2011 19:21:32 GMT -5
I hope it passes, both me & mom are sick of the fundies calling us with their bs They call you? |
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Post by nickiknack on Jun 24, 2011 20:24:02 GMT -5
Yeah,this stupid fundie group has been bugging me all week long, with their bs, calling up to 3 times a day, both me & my mom ignore the calls for the most, since we have the thing where it displays who's calling on the TV. We always getting bugged by some stupid crap calls, this week it's all about gay marriage, next week, it'll go back to being about "Hey, you want another credit card??"
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