** Live Blog ** NY State Senate back in the Chamber -- vote about to start

[brooklynite]

[NYC Liberal]

1. Someone on Twitter said there were 2 bills before the

marriage equality one.

Is this really it? :bounce:

[Change Happens]

2. Is this live on TV?

[justiceischeap]

3. Link

http://www.nysenate.gov/event/2011/jun/24/senate-session

[Chovexani]

8. 26k viewers and counting on that feed

holy shit

[Change Happens]

13. 32K now...

[brooklynite]

4. UPDATE - The voting process

There will be no "debate" per se. However, a roll call vote is likely, and Senators will have the opportunity to make a speech as part of their vote.

[annabanana]

5. Here we go folks!. . n/t

[cal04]

6. Packed house in Senate Chamber

http://twitpic.com/5gdn13
Picture at link

[rurallib]

7. here we go!

[brooklynite]

9. Bill was introduced by Tom Duane (D-NYC/Chelsea)

[rbnyc]

10. I love Tom Duane...

...I can't wait to hear him speak again. I've met him many times. He's wonderful.

[Chovexani]

11. Saland sounds like he's a yes

[brooklynite]

12. Steve Saland (R-Columbia County) now speaking

Reportedly "uncommitted" but worked on Religious exclusions language with Gov. Cuomo.

I'm reading his speech as indicating a "yes" vote, which would tip the scale.

[Chovexani]

15. yes

in GLBT we are thinking this might be his way of giving cover to the other waffling Pukes.

[rocktivity]

16. Exactly what are the religious exclusions about?

:shrug:
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[Chovexani]

18. Repeating shit that's already in the 1st Amendment

For the slow kids in the class, basically. It's giving cover to the GOP wafflers re: the church bigots talking points.

[brooklynite]

14. FLASH: Saland confirm as 32nd vote!

https://twitter.com/#!/@GannettAlbany

@GannettAlbany: Gannett has learned that Sen. Steve Saland will support #samesexmarriage and be the 32nd vote for passage in the Senate.

[rocktivity]

17. Is that enough for a majority?

I don't live in New York anymore, LOL!

P.S. nearly 37K viewers now!

:headbang:
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[Chovexani]

20. 32 is the magic number

[annabanana]

19. Why did Saland not yeild to Diaz?. . .n/t

[Chovexani]

21. Diaz is a bigoted fuckwit

[annabanana]

23. lol . .got it!. . . . n/t

[annabanana]

22. They are calling the role. . .n/t

[wellstone dem]

24. I can't stand this

If it doesn't win here, I'm scared for Minnesota---but here in Minnesota we have til 2012. But it will be so much easier if NY passes this. I know I'm rambling. But I can't stand this.

[Change Happens]

26. CALLING CALIFORNIA, right fucking now!!!!!! Pass it dam it!

[Chovexani]

27. Calm thoughts

We got this B-)

[brooklynite]

25. What you just heard...

The Clerk read the names of five names of Senate D and R leaders. Unless someone has previously indicated they will vote otherwise, the Senate assumes that members vote along the lines of their Party leaders. (Don't worry - they know who's voting "Yes" on the Republican side)

[annabanana]

28. Ah. .this is just the vote on the relidious exemption.. the REAL

vote is yet to come.

[demmiblue]

29. WOOT!

:toast:

:party:

[patrice]

30. Wow! 36 to 26! a good margin! Congratulations NY Marriage Equality activists! nt

[brooklynite]

31. Ruben Diaz (D-Bigot) gets shut down by the Lt. Governor...

[brooklynite]

32. Two speeches left before vote

[brooklynite]

33. Mark Grisanti (R-Buffalo) now speaking...will vote yes

[brooklynite]

34. BREAK TIME -- just before the vote

[wellstone dem]

35. Why the break?

[suffragette]

36. Hopefully, this page will need updating soon

http://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/html/marriage/marriage_bureau.shtml

Thank you for visiting the Marriage Bureau section of our Web site.

Here you will find instructions on how to obtain a Marriage License, register a Domestic Partnership, have a civil Marriage Ceremony in our offices, or have a private religious or civil Marriage Ceremony elsewhere.

You can also find directions to obtain or amend Marriage Records, to register as a Marriage Officiant, to obtain a Certificate of Non-Impediment (necessary to obtain a Marriage License in other countries), and to appeal a denial of a Marriage License.

Same Sex Marriage Information

The following is a list of all domestic and international jurisdictions that perform same sex marriages as of November 16, 2010:

States of the United States: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire, District of Columbia

(Domestic partnerships issued by the states of California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington by statewide law provide nearly all state-level spousal rights to such unmarried couples.)


Other Nations:
Argentina
Belgium
Canada
Iceland
Netherlands
Mexico City(part of Mexico)
Norway
Portugal
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Lawfully married individuals, including individuals in same-sex marriages, are entitled to more New York State rights and benefits than those registered as domestic partners here in New York City. If an individual lawfully enters into a same-sex marriage in a jurisdiction outside New York, they are entitled to most of the New York State rights and benefits available to people lawfully married in New York. If you are considering entering into a marriage in one of the jurisdictions listed above, it is recommended that you contact that jurisdiction beforehand in order to learn about any applicable marriage requirements or restrictions.

[Chovexani]

38. Crossing my fingers

[suffragette]

44. It passed!

This is really it, right!
:hug:

[brooklynite]

37. Apparently a tiff with Sen. Kevin Parker (D-Brooklyn)

A Senator know for "Anger Issues"

[Chovexani]

39. lmao

That's my senator. Love him but he's kinda crazy

[Chovexani]

40. Senator Closet Case is up now

sigh

[brooklynite]

41. Sen Carl Kruger (D-Brooklyn) is last speaker

Voted against Marriage Equality in 2009 - had previously announced changing his vote to "yes".

[SoapBox]

42. Live feed HERE...

http://www.livestream.com/

[rocktivity]

46. The stream just went offline!

:mad:
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[brooklynite]

43. Final vote coming now...

[rocktivity]

45. Well, considering I won't be using the bill, this is really kind of exciting

History being made and all that. Here's hoping nothing goes wrong!

:headbang:
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