The #RespectforMarriage is moving forward! In a 62-37 vote, 12 Republicans alongside all 50 Democrats agreed to advance the bill that would ensure legal protections for same-sex and interracial couples nationwide.
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"And we had a quiet campaign to try to get folks online, and, boy, it's really been a massive, positive movement. And I thank all of the Republicans who voted for it - 12 senators and 39 House members. That's really phenomenal." — Ileana Ros-Lehtinen #RMA https://t.co/lWRqPvOM77
The team at @Right4LGBTQ, including our co-chairs Ileana Ros-Lehtinen & @KYTrey, did a an excellent job marshaling strong, Republican support for the #RespectforMarriage Act. Congratulations on this historic moment! https://t.co/R2nceDmoo9
The team at @Right4LGBTQ, including our co-chairs Ileana Ros-Lehtinen & @KYTrey, did a an excellent job marshaling strong, Republican support for the #RespectforMarriage Act. Congratulations on this historic moment! https://t.co/R2nceDmoo9
"And we had a quiet campaign to try to get folks online, and, boy, it's really been a massive, positive movement. And I thank all of the Republicans who voted for it - 12 senators and 39 House members. That's really phenomenal." — Ileana Ros-Lehtinen #RMA https://t.co/lWRqPvOM77
Virginia debates removing same-sex marriage ban. “When you’re talking about gay marriage, there’s pretty much nothing more conservative than supporting the fact that two people should be treated equally.” — Del. Tim Anderson (R) https://t.co/ec24ylhjro
Behind the success of the Respect for Marriage Act, which mandated federal recognition for same-sex marriages, was a group of influential Republican donors and operatives, including some of the party’s most prominent gay leaders. https://t.co/dk0voTSn22
Today's victory was a result of outstanding work from many prominent conservatives, ongoing constituent efforts, and critical polling that proved the growing conservative support for same-sex marriage. #RespectforMarriageAct https://t.co/Yvj1QBUZYb
On today's #RespectforMarriageAct vote, @jcdozier said: "...more than 50 Republican Senators and Members of Congress stood on the right side of history to protect the freedoms of millions of Americans in same-sex and interracial marriages while respecting religious liberty."
VICTORY! In a final vote of 258 to 169, Congress passes the Respect for Marriage Act, protecting the freedom to marry for same-sex couples nationwide. Now the bill heads to the President's desk.
VICTORY! In a final vote of 258 to 169, Congress passes the Respect for Marriage Act, protecting the freedom to marry for same-sex couples nationwide. Now the bill heads to the President's desk.
For 2 decades, I've worked on expanding LGBTQ freedoms. Today is a milestone for the bipartisan work I am proud to continue being a part of. Thank you to those who have also stood on the right side of history. Tmw, the work continues. #rma@nytimes
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For the first time on the federal level, gay people and conservative Christians found a way to work together. It is a step toward healing one of the most toxic divisions in American politics, says Professor @AndrewKoppelman.
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MUST-READ: An inside view on how the bipartisan #RespectforMarriageAct came together, including a focus on leadership from @CenterlineAmer and prominent Republicans who support the freedom to marry.
https://t.co/Yvj1QCc30b
Commonsense prevails: The editors at @Bloomberg point to the bipartisan supported Respect for Marriage Act as a win for democracy.
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My thoughts on the upcoming Respect for Marriage vote on Thursday. Time to pass this legislation and put this issue behind us once and for all. #InclusionWins
In the @PressHerald, a constituent praises @SenatorCollins leadership: "Collins has long been a champion of self-determination, freedom and personal rights, including LGBTQ rights, and this vote is yet another example of her leadership." #RMA https://t.co/Jys2NvqQsN
Conservatives Against Discrimination is saddened to hear of former Congressman and Leadership Council member Jim Kolbe’s passing. He will be remembered for his bipartisan leadership. Our condolences to his family.