Senate Passes ‘Same-Sex Marriage’ Bill, Sending it Back to the House

[Michie]

The RFMA represents one of the first legislative responses to the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of ‘Roe v. Wade’ in June.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday evening to pass the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA), sending the bill back to the House for a final vote before it reaches the president’s desk.

The bill, which would repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and provide for federal recognition of same-sex marriages, has drawn criticism from Catholic leaders for not providing strong enough legal protections for individuals who believe marriage to be between one man and one woman, as taught by the Catholic Church.

The present bill would not require any state to allow same-sex couples to marry, but would require states to recognize any and all marriages — regardless of “sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin” — contracted in other states.

The bill garnered bipartisan support, clearing the Senate Nov. 29 by a vote of 61-36, and will return now to the House. Should the House pass this amended version, the bill will proceed to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature, which he has pledged to give. Biden first signaled his support for same-sex marriage a decade ago, putting him at odds with the teaching of his Catholic faith.

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Senate Passes ‘Same-Sex Marriage’ Bill, Sending it Back to the House

The RFMA represents one of the first legislative responses to the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of ‘Roe v. Wade’ in June.

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[chevyontheriver]

The RFMA represents one of the first legislative responses to the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of ‘Roe v. Wade’ in June.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday evening to pass the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA), sending the bill back to the House for a final vote before it reaches the president’s desk.

The bill, which would repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and provide for federal recognition of same-sex marriages, has drawn criticism from Catholic leaders for not providing strong enough legal protections for individuals who believe marriage to be between one man and one woman, as taught by the Catholic Church.

The present bill would not require any state to allow same-sex couples to marry, but would require states to recognize any and all marriages — regardless of “sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin” — contracted in other states.

The bill garnered bipartisan support, clearing the Senate Nov. 29 by a vote of 61-36, and will return now to the House. Should the House pass this amended version, the bill will proceed to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature, which he has pledged to give. Biden first signaled his support for same-sex marriage a decade ago, putting him at odds with the teaching of his Catholic faith.

Continued below.

Senate Passes ‘Same-Sex Marriage’ Bill, Sending it Back to the House

The RFMA represents one of the first legislative responses to the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of ‘Roe v. Wade’ in June.

www.ncregister.com

Just so you know, a dozen Senate Republicans voted for this. In the Senate that is approximately one in four, 25%. Consider that when you are thinking you have to vote Republican to stop the Democrats from ruining America. Then vote better. And since that won't fix everything - not a chance - pray harder.

 

[Wolseley]

The disintegration continues apace---rapidly.

Buckle up, kids, because very soon now, this issue is going to come down to an eyeball-to-eyeball between those who say, "We will not", and those who say, "Yes, you will!"

When that point is reached, there are several things that could happen, all of them bad. But whichever one it is, you can be assured that it won't be pretty.

 

[cherishedteddies]

Oh good grief.