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Posted on December 8, 2022December 8, 2022

House Approves Respect For Marriage Act By Vote Of 258-169

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) again, sending the landmark legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk where it will be signed into law.
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The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) again, sending the landmark legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk where it will be signed into law. Continue reading “House Approves Respect For Marriage Act By Vote Of 258-169”

Posted on November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Senate Votes 61-36 In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage Rights

By a vote of 61-36, the U.S. Senate approved the Respect for Marriage Act today which will enshrine same-sex marriage rights into federal law.
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By a vote of 61-36, the U.S. Senate approved the Respect for Marriage Act today which will enshrine same-sex marriage rights into federal law, granting protections to same-sex and interracial couples. Continue reading “Senate Votes 61-36 In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage Rights”

Posted on November 16, 2022November 16, 2022

Same-Sex Marriage Bill Moves Forward In Senate Vote 62-37

The Respect for Marriage bill is moving forward in the U.S. Senate after a procedural vote garnered 62 Yays to 37 Nays.

The Respect for Marriage bill crossed a major threshold in the U.S. Senate today after a procedural vote garnered 62 Yays to 37 Nays. Twelve Republicans joined all 50 Democrats in voting in favor of the legislation. Continue reading “Same-Sex Marriage Bill Moves Forward In Senate Vote 62-37”

Posted on November 14, 2022

Respect For Marriage Act Scheduled For Senate Vote This Week

The bipartisan group of U.S. Senators who have been working on passage of the Respect for Marriage Act say they have come to an agreement on legislative language that will garner the required 60 votes.

The bipartisan group of U.S. Senators who have been working on passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine marriage equality into federal law, say they have come to an agreement on legislative language that will garner the required 60 votes. Continue reading “Respect For Marriage Act Scheduled For Senate Vote This Week”

Posted on October 27, 2022

Marriage Equality Is Now Legal In All Mexico

Bringing a process begun more than 12 years ago to a close, marriage equality is now legal in all 32 states in Mexico.
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Bringing a process begun more than 12 years ago to a close, marriage equality is now legal in all 32 states in Mexico.

From coast to coast, border to border, all Mexicans are now free to marry the person they love. Continue reading “Marriage Equality Is Now Legal In All Mexico”

Posted on September 23, 2022

Cuba Urges Citizens to Vote ‘Yes’ On LGBTQ-Friendly Laws

 

Voters in Cuba will decide on Sunday whether to adopt new LGBTQ-friendly laws including legalizing same-sex marriage
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The government of Cuba has launched a media campaign urging citizens to approve a new ‘family code’ which would make same-sex marriage legal and give women’s rights a boost. Continue reading “Cuba Urges Citizens to Vote ‘Yes’ On LGBTQ-Friendly Laws”

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022

No Senate Vote On Same-Sex Marriage Bill Before Midterms

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis), lead sponsor on the Respect for Marriage Act  which would codify same-sex marriage into law, told reporters today there will not be a Senate vote on the before the midterm elections.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin (image via official Facebook)

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis), lead sponsor on the Respect for Marriage Act  which would codify same-sex marriage into law, told reporters today there will not be a Senate vote on the bill before the midterm elections. Continue reading “No Senate Vote On Same-Sex Marriage Bill Before Midterms”

Posted on June 17, 2022

Thailand Moves Closer To Legalizing Same-Sex Unions

Thailand moves closer to legalizing same-sex unions

Lawmakers in Thailand have approved four different draft laws that would legalize same-sex unions to varying degrees. Continue reading “Thailand Moves Closer To Legalizing Same-Sex Unions”

Posted on June 1, 2022

71% Of Americans Support Same-Sex Marriage

Gallup reports that 71 percent of Americans support legal same-sex marriage, an all-time high. This is based on the polling company's annual Values and Beliefs poll, conducted in May.

Gallup reports that 71 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, an all-time high. This is based on the polling company’s annual Values and Beliefs poll, conducted in May. Continue reading “71% Of Americans Support Same-Sex Marriage”

Posted on May 9, 2022

If Roe Is Overturned, Is Same-Sex Marriage Next?

Wedding cake with two grooms

LGBTQ activists have good reason to be alarmed by the reasoning used by Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. Continue reading “If Roe Is Overturned, Is Same-Sex Marriage Next?”

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