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Valesky Votes in Favor of Gay Marriage Bill

Fri, Jun 24, 2011

This area's state senator voted in favor of gay marriage, while its assemblyman voted against it.

Valesky Votes in Favor of Gay Marriage Bill

Sen. David Valwsky, whose 49th State Senate District includes Hamilton, voted in favor of the gay marriage bill that was passed this evening. He was one of 33 senators voting in favor of the marriage equality bill; 29 voted against.

Shortly after the bill passed, Valesky issued a statement that said:

"New York State took a significant step forward today, by passing legislation that will help end discrimination against same-sex couples. Today’s vote will be looked upon by future generations as a definitive action toward equality and away from intolerance and discrimination."

Assemblyman Bill Magee, who represents this area, voted against a similar bill in the Assembly last week.

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