The Senate has approved legislation to codify protections for lawful same-sex and interracial marriages. The bill will be sent to the House for final approval.
In this June 12, 2021, file photo, people attend a Capital Pride rally at Freedom Plaza to celebrate the LGBTQ community, in Washington, D.C.The Senate on Tuesday approved legislation to codify protections for lawful same-sex and interracial marriages, marking a historic win for Democrats anxious to secure the rights amid growing concern that a conservative Supreme Court majority could take them away.
"In many ways, the story of America has been a difficult, but inexorable march toward greater equality. Sometimes we've taken steps forward, other times, unfortunately, we've taken disturbing steps backward, but today, after months of hard work, after many rounds of bipartisan talks, and after many doubts that we could even reach this point, wea re taking the momentous step forward for greater justice for LGBTQ Americans," Schumer said.
Schumer said that after Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died two years ago, his daughter was concerned her marriage could be in jeopardy. Now, two years later, and with the Congress poised to act, his daughter is expecting a child. In this June 12, 2021, file photo, people attend a Capital Pride rally at Freedom Plaza to celebrate the LGBTQ community, in Washington, D.C.The bill would not require any state to issue a marriage license contrary to its laws but would mandate that states recognize lawfully granted marriages performed in other states, including same-sex and interracial unions.
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