NEW YORK – A bill that would legalize same-sex “marriage” in New York was passed Tuesday by an 85-61 vote in the Democratic-led Assembly.
Authored by openly gay assemblyman Daniel O'Donnell (D-Manhattan), brother of lesbian entertainer Rosie O’Donnell, and backed by New York Gov. Elliot Spitzer, the bill passed following a three-hour debate and is one of several same-sex issues that have been dominating the state. The bill is not, however, expected to pass through the Senate, which has a Republican majority.
Faith groups have been expressing their disapproval of the future possibility of the bill becoming law....