Last night state senator Andrew Lanza from Staten Island, a reported fence-sitter on the issue of marriage equality, told reporters, “We’re close on language that I believe satisfactorily addresses” religious protections for groups who do not believe in gay nuptials. According to the Daily News, if such language is agreed upon, multiple senators could switch their votes from “no” to “yes” on the issue. The Wall Street Journal also chimes in to report that “most members in the [Republican] conference expect to bring the bill to the floor in the next two days.” There is staunch resistance in the caucus to allowing a vote, which is causing turmoil in a group that “prides itself on its unity.” Greg Ball, one of the more hesitant undecideds who is pushing hard for aggressive religious protections, said not long ago: “There should definitely be a vote, up or down. We live in a democracy.” Another Republican senator told Journal reporter Jacob Gershman: “I see it coming to the floor … People who don’t understand the process are thinking, ‘Don’t bring it up and it will go away for a year.’” Cuomo has at least one card up his sleeve to use against those who… Read full this story
- Mixed Day for GOP State Senators Who Supported Gay Marriage
- Longtime Democratic Wisconsin state senator to retire
- Christine Cohen Plans To Seek 2nd Term As State Senator In 12th
- Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich Haven't Made "Final Decisions" About Their Marriage
- Alabama state Senate passes near total abortion ban with no exception for rape victims
- New Milford's Gronbach Announces State Senate Run
- Women are STILL missing out on the UK's top jobs despite efforts to close the gender gap in industry, equality campaigners say
- State Senator Faces Jail For Drunk Driving That Caused Crash
- Vermont State Senator Proposes Banning Cell Phones for Residents Under 21 to Make Point About Gun Control
- Jesse Brown Running For Barnstable-Plymouth State Senate Seat
State Senate ‘Close’ to Final Language on Religious Protections in Marriage-Equality Bill [Updated] have 336 words, post on nymag.com at June 23, 2011. This is cached page on USA Breaking News. If you want remove this page, please contact us.
