RFMA will require states to recognize same-sex marriages performed where they are legal preserving more than 1,100 federal rights & benefits
“This bill is careful with how to thread the needle protecting state and federal marriages without addressing a host of other issues”
Senator Schumer is expected to bring the Respect for Marriage Act to the Senate floor for a vote on Wednesday
As the results of the midterms are tallied, advocates turn to legislative priorities in Congress’s lame duck session
It’s unclear why the vote is delayed until after midterms. The expectation was Majority Leader Schumer would soon start procedural process
“These loving couples deserve this certainty and the American people overwhelmingly agree” ~ Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)
Supporters have expressed optimism 10 Republican votes are present. Four Republicans have signaled they would support the bill
Whether or not the marriage bill is included in the continuing resolution, the measure would still require 60 votes
Out U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), has been credited with taking the lead on the bill, She said the vote likely delayed till September
Senate Majority Leader Schumer asked about the Respect for Marriage Act said “yes” to a question on whether the bill remains a priority
