The group includes moderates and senators known for crossing party lines, a few who are retiring and some who had already broken with their party to support same-sex marriage.
Tag: Defense of Marriage Act (1996)
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Biden to Sign Bill to Protect Same-Sex Marriage Rights
Proponents of the legislation argued that Congress needed to be proactive in ensuring a future Supreme Court would not invalidate same-sex marriages around the country.
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Same-Sex Marriage Bill on Track to Pass Senate After Bipartisan Breakthrough
The vote would send the legislation back to the House, which is expected to approve it and send it to President Biden.
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Same-Sex Marriage Rights Bill Passes Crucial Senate Test
Democrats made the same-sex marriage bill one of their first major agenda items in the postelection session, moving quickly to enact it while their party still controls both chambers.
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Same-Sex Marriage Bill Faces Crucial Test Vote in the Senate
Democrats made the same-sex marriage bill one of their first major agenda items in the postelection session, moving quickly to enact it while their party still controls both chambers.