#House sends marriage equality bill to Biden’s desk

#House sends marriage equality bill to Biden’s desk

House sends marriage equality bill to Biden’s desk The House on Thursday passed a bill to safeguard marriage equality, sending the measure to President Biden’s desk and marking the first time Congress has provided federal protections for same-sex marriage. The legislation, titled the Respect for Marriage Act, passed in a 258-169-1 vote. Thirty-nine Republicans joined…

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#The Hill’s Morning Report — Senate protects same-sex marriage; House aims to avert rail strike

#The Hill’s Morning Report — Senate protects same-sex marriage; House aims to avert rail strike

The Hill’s Morning Report — Senate protects same-sex marriage; House aims to avert rail strike Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Amid the nation’s shifting politics and Congress’s fluctuating incentives to compromise, the Senate on…

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#Senate passes landmark protections for same-sex marriage

#Senate passes landmark protections for same-sex marriage

Senate passes landmark protections for same-sex marriage Senators on Tuesday passed legislation cementing federal protections for same-sex marriage, a historic step that follows months of bipartisan negotiations and puts the landmark bill just steps away from becoming law. The Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act in a 61-36 vote, with 12 Republicans joining forces with all…

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#Senate moves closer to passing same-sex marriage bill

#Senate moves closer to passing same-sex marriage bill

Senate moves closer to passing same-sex marriage bill The Senate on Thursday voted to begin debate on a bill to codify same-sex marriage protections that the Supreme Court granted in 2015. Senators in a procedural vote advanced the legislation, known as the Respect for Marriage Act, in a 53-23 vote. The process to move closer…

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#Senate votes to advance same-sex marriage bill

#Senate votes to advance same-sex marriage bill

Senate votes to advance same-sex marriage bill The Senate on Wednesday voted to start debate on legislation that would codify same-sex marriage protections, paving the way for it to pass by the end of the week.  Senators voted 62-37 to advance the measure, with 12 Republicans joining with every Democrat in support. Lawmakers are expected…

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