READ MORE: Social media platforms fail to stop LGBTQ hate speech, according to GLAAD reportīut in a sign of shifting political attitudes and a need for an election-year win, some Republicans are signaling there may be an opening. Conservatives including House GOP leaders largely opposed the bill, and the vast majority of Republicans voted against it. Political odds are still long for the legislation, the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine same-sex and interracial marriages as protected under federal law. “I want to bring this bill to the floor,” Schumer said, “and we’re working to get the necessary Senate Republican support to ensure it would pass.” The Democratic leader marveled over the House’s 267-157 tally with 47 Republicans - almost one-fifth of the GOP lawmakers - voting for the bill late Tuesday. “This legislation was so important,” Schumer said as he opened the Senate Wednesday.
Pressure is mounting on Republicans to drop their longstanding opposition and join in a bipartisan moment for gay rights. Wade, raising concerns that other rights were at risk. But suddenly it has a shot at becoming law. The legislation started as an election-season political effort to confront the new Supreme Court majority after the court overturned abortion access in Roe v. Some GOP senators are already signaling support. WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a renewed push to protect same-sex marriage in federal law on Wednesday after a surprising number of House Republicans helped pass landmark legislation in that chamber.
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