New York State Assembly passes bill by vote of 89 to 52 . Same-sex marriage bill will go to the state Senate . Comment: The Supreme Court ruled in June that states can ban gay marriages, but not allow them to be performed on a religious basis ( i.e. no church weddings ). David Paterson has said he would sign a same-sex marriage bill . `` I applaud ... New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg applauds legislators for vote .
New York State Assembly passes bill by vote of 89 to 52 . Same-sex marriage bill will go to the state Senate . Comment: The Supreme Court ruled in June that states can ban gay marriages, but not allow them to be performed on a religious basis ( i.e. no church weddings ). David Paterson has said he would sign a same-sex marriage bill . New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg applauds legislators for vote .