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The New York State Senate has rejected same-sex or gay marriage bill that would have allowed gay couples to wed legally in the state.

Republican senators were joined by eight Democrats to defeat the bill by 38-to-24 vote. The hope of the proponent of the bill was dashed at least for now.

Five states – New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts and Iowa also have legalized marriages between gay couples, but federal law bars recognition of those unions across state lines.

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