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http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/13/strategy-session-called-on-gay-marriage-bill/?hp The hope is more will be asked to make votes of conscience and courage and equality.
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this year, he said, he had heard from 6,015 people in his district, of whom 4,839 wanted him to vote for same-sex marriage.“In the end, that is my vote,” Mr. Addabbo said.
Three Republican senators will now have to vote for same-sex marriage if the measure is to pass in the 62-member chamber. The lone Democrat now opposing the measure,Ruben Diaz Sr, is the Senate’s most vocal opponent of same-sex marriage and is not considered swayable under any circumstances.
The State Assembly, which is controlled by Democrats, has repeatedly passed the measure.
Mr. Cuomo called on Republicans to ignore pressure from leaders of the state’s Republican and Conservative parties and support the marriage measure.
“Represent the people of the state, not the party leaders,” he said. “Vote your conscience, not your fears.”
If the legislation passes, New York will become the sixth and biggest state in the nation to allow gays to wed. ]