Legislation to enshrine marriage equality into federal law cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Wednesday with bipartisan support, overcoming the 60-vote hurdle needed to advance toward passage.
The Respect for Marriage Act would codify into law the Supreme Court’s ruling making same-sex marriage a right and mark a historical moment for the LGBTQ community that has long advocated it should be protected under law.
“It will make our country a better, fairer place to live. Passing this bill is as personal as it gets for many of us in this chamber. Myself included,” said Senate Majority Leader Charles E.