Joe.My.God. LGBT News
The Associated Press reports:
The passage of the legislation with support from both parties is an extraordinary sign of the shifting politics on the issue and a measure of relief for the hundreds of thousands of same-sex couples who have married since the Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legalized gay marriage nationwide.
Senate Democrats are moving quickly, while the party still holds the majority in both chambers of Congress, to send the bill to the House and eventually President Joe Biden’s desk.
In an effort to win the 10 Republican votes necessary to overcome a filibuster in the 50-50 Senate, Democrats delayed consideration until after the midterm elections, hoping that would relieve political pressure on some GOP senators who might be wavering.
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Tomorrow’s sadz posts will be delicious.
McConnell votes against final passage of Respect for Marriage Act.
There had been some hope among Dems and Rs in support of the bill that he would vote for the bill on final passage, but no.
— Annie Karni (@anniekarni) November 29, 2022
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema wearing the colors of the bisexual pride flag ahead of tonight’s final vote on the Respect for Marriage Act. pic.twitter.com/21C4YOhXMc
— Elijah Cohen (@PA_Capitol_Boy) November 29, 2022