On June 24, New York lawmakers voted to legalize same-sex marriage, making New York the largest state to allow gay and lesbian couples to wed.
The marriage bill was approved 33 to 29 in a Senate chamber. Four members of the Republican majority and all but one Democrat in the Senate joined to support the measure. The celebrity twitter world is all abuzz!
Neil Patrick Harris immediately took to his twitter, writing, “It PASSED. Marriage equality in NY!! Yes!! Progress!! Thank you everyone who worked so hard on this!! A historic night!”
NPH had been closely following the bill before the news even broke, hoping for positive results. Prior to the vote, he tweeted, “I’d sure love to get married. Please, NY Senate, vote in favor of marriage equality today. My family would really appreciate it.”
Neil’s longtime boyfriend, David Burtka, tweeted his own personal good news, writing, “I’ve already [proposed], he said yes! Thank god!” Neil then confirmed that the couple had proposed to each other five years ago, and have been wearing engagement rings ever since. However, they were just “waiting for an available date.”
Neil and David weren’t the only celebs in celebration mode! Check out what other celebs had to say about the historic event!
Lindsay Lohan: #GayMarriageLegalNY; Nice work to Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Ellen DeGeneres: I’m thrilled about the news from NY. Marriage equality! Every day we get a little closer. What an amazing feeling.
Ricky Martin: Time to celebrate!!! Marriage Equality for NYers! Its about… love!
Kim Kardashian: NYC legalizes gay marriage!! NoH8 New York!
Katy Perry: NEW YORK! I ♥ U! You’re OFFICIALLY the coolest place on the planet! #PRIDE #EQUALITYFORALL! #CELEBRATE!
Lady Gaga: The revolution is ours to fight for love, justice+equality. Rejoice NY, and propose. We did it!!!
Kathy Griffin: tonight we’re all New Yorkers! Straight & gay alike, let’s all celebrate marriage #equality. The right side of history!
Mandy Moore: MARRIAGE EQUALITY in NEW YORK! What a win and what a way to start the weekend!! California: time to follow suit.
Joy Behar: Could not be more thrilled that gay marriage finally passed in NY. Congrats!!! #NY4M #MarriageEquality
Darren Criss: As if I didn’t already have enough to celebrate and enjoy today. A big hug for New York from my lone hotel room in London. #MarriageEquality
Cheyenne Jackson: Holy crap, I’m gonna need a flower girl, stat!
Congratulations to everyone!
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