Lawmakers will be at the Capitol through the day Tuesday. Monday was the final day of the regular legislative session, but after another leader's meeting convened with no consensus, legislators will remain in Albany. Our Nick Reisman reports.

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ALBANY, N.Y. -- Noisy protests for and against same-sex marriage erupted at the Capitol on Monday, with religious groups on both sides of the issue letting lawmakers know how they feel.

"The bottom line is they are here today because marriage between a man and woman matters. This is an issue that's very dear to the Republican base and they want to make sure that every Republican senator knows that this is an issue they will not forget going into the 2012 elections," said Rev. Jason McGuier of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms.

"We need to take the opportunity to stand up for what we believe as far as our convictions as believers, as athletes, as Christian athletes," said David Tyree.

Same-sex marriage advocates, meanwhile, pointed out they too had clergy at the Capitol.

"I think the senators know that people care about this issue and are engaged. It certainly helps for them to see the people who are affected by this, loving couples, parents who want to take care of their kids. It's very helpful for legislators to see," said Ross Levi, Empire Pride Agenda Executive Director.

Amidst the protests, hymn singing and demonstrations, lawmakers huddled in private with Governor Andrew Cuomo to discuss adding religious exemptions to the measure.

"We have staff people and members discussing with the governor religious protections. We're still working on them. Once they're prepared we'll let you know what they are," said Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos.

Republican Senators Kemp Hannon, Steve Saland and Andrew Lanza met with Cuomo to discuss the religious exemption language. They're consulting bills approved in other states that allow same-sex marriage.

"You look at to see where there's existing legislating in other states You look at the case law, you talk to people who versed in this area of the law, constitutional law, state law. We want to make sure we get it right," Lanza said.

Meanwhile, little progress was made on other outstanding issues, rent control and a tax cap, leaving the Legislature in a state of gridlock.

"At what point does frustration set it?" our reporter asked.

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said, "I'd say it has set in."

Though today is the final day of the regular legislative session, a long-term extension of rent control for New York City is yet to be reached, ensuring legislators will remain in Albany through Tuesday. Most lawmakers expect to stay through Wednesday and even into Thursday in order to finish the remaining issues.