New York Passes Same Sex Marriage Bill: Population Living Under Equality More Than Doubles

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Moments ago, in a vote of 33 to 29, the New York Senate passed a marriage equality bill, thereby doubling the number of Americans living in a state where gay and lesbian people can marry. The measure will take effect 30 days after Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) — who prioritized marriage equality early in his administration and lobbied heavily on its behalf — signs it.

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