The US Senate voted 61-36 to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, protecting same-sex marriage nationwide. Twelve Senate Republicans joined Democrats in the vote. The bill will be sent to the House, where it is expected to easily pass before it is sent to President Biden’s desk.
The bill was crafted in response to a Supreme Court opinion by Clarence Thomas questioning the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges precedent, which legalized same-sex marriage. A July 2022 Gallup poll found that 71% of Americans support same-sex marriage.
More:
“Senate passes bill to protect same-sex marriage,” Andrew Solender,” Axios
“Senate passes protections for same-sex marriages,” Michael Macagnone, Roll Call
“U.S. Senate passes bill to protect same-sex, interracial marriage,” Sheri Walsh, UPI
“Respect for Marriage Act: Senate passes same-sex marriage bill,” BBC News
“Senate passes landmark protections for same-sex marriage,” Al Weaver, The Hill
“Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage,” Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
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