GOP senators say vote for same-sex marriages has been praised

Three of the four Senate Republicans to vote to legalize same-sex marriage in June said they've been met mainly with praise from constituents the past six months. ...

Democrat and Chronicle • Dec 25, 2011

Fate of N.Y.'s same-sex marriage bill hinges on votes of undecided state senators

The measure would need 32 votes for adoption in the Senate, and 26 senators, all Democrats, indicated they would back the bill. Twenty-eight senators expressed opposition -- possibly leaving the measure's fate in the hands of the eight undecided lawmakers, five Republicans and three Democrats. The senators who have not publicly declared their stance include Sens. Steve Saland, R-Poughkeepsie; Gre...

Democrat and Chronicle • Jun 1, 2011