The Senate is poised to take up a bill to codify same-sex marriage Wednesday with an amendment for religious liberty that could get enough Republicans on board to avoid the filibuster.
A bipartisan group of senators said they are"confident" the Respect for Marriage Act will have the 10 Republican votes necessary to begin formal consideration when it comes up for a procedural vote.
The amendment ensures religious nonprofit groups will not be forced to violate their beliefs, affirms that right-to-conscience considerations apply to the bill, and makes clear that the bill doesn't allow for unions of more than two people. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Tillis addressed concerns over a House version of the bill that passed in July with the support of 47 Republicans.
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