The U.S. Senate voted to advance a bipartisan bill that would enshrine same-sex marriage protections into federal law. 'No person should face discrimination because of who they are or whom they love,' the Biden administration said in a statement.
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted to advance a bipartisan bill that would enshrine same-sex marriage protections into federal law., with 12 Republicans joining all members of the Democratic caucus in supporting the measure. A final Senate vote on the legislation is expected later this month.
It was introduced by Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., after the nation’s high court overturned the constitutional right to abortion, with Justice Clarence Thomas issuing a concurring opinion indicating that an earlier high court decision protecting same-sex marriage could come under threat.In July, the bill passed the House in a 267-157 vote, with 47 Republicans joining Democrats in supporting the measure.
“This legislation unites Americans with the Respect for Marriage Act,” Baldwin said in a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday. “We can ease the fear that millions of same-sex and interracial couples have that their freedoms and their rights could be stripped away.
“We believe this approach is the way forward,” the church added. “As we work together to preserve the principles and practices of religious freedom together with the rights of LGBTQ individuals, much can be accomplished to heal relationships and foster greater understanding.”
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