U.S. Senate poised to vote on protection for same-sex marriage
(Worthy News) – The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a procedural vote Wednesday on the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify same-sex marriage rights.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., tweeted Monday that he has taken steps to set up the vote to advance the bill, saying, “No American should ever be discriminated against because of who they love.”
The move came after a bipartisan group of senators announced they had crafted an amendment to the legislation that protects religious liberty rights and confirms nonprofit religious organizations will not be required to provide any services or goods for the solemnization or celebration of a marriage. [ Source: UPI (Read More…) ]
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