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Senate Breaks Filibuster for Respect for Marriage Act (EDIT: Advances 62-37) [View all] demmiblue Nov 2022 OP

Wow. Historic. Pinback Nov 2022 #1

Wo! Who'da thunk? But, maybe yeah. I mighta thunk. LAS14 Nov 2022 #2

2 days ago the Mormon Church endorsed it grantcart Nov 2022 #18

Wow, really? ShazzieB Nov 2022 #32

Per Axios. Lost in the election results Romney voted for it grantcart Nov 2022 #33

How many of the Republican votes are retiring? Either now or 2024? Nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 2022 #3

Therein lies the rub. SergeStorms Nov 2022 #69

The fact that they felt they had to add interracial marriage to this Act tells you just how far back Hekate Nov 2022 #4

It tells me maybe Clarence Thomas Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #26

That's just not my impression of Thomas or his history of Hortensis Nov 2022 #53

I just think he has an obvious personal reason Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #58

One would think so, Mr.Bill! However, how would that Hortensis Nov 2022 #65

Aw gee ... soldierant Nov 2022 #113

LOL Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #114

Nt Marcuse Nov 2022 #124

SCOTUS is Rogue yankee87 Nov 2022 #94

I couldn't believe Loving hadn't been codified. imavoter Nov 2022 #133

A step backwards, not forwards. Fuck states rights BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #5

How so? beaglelover Nov 2022 #8

The constitution states that we are all equal BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #13

I don't believe you understand what this new law will do. beaglelover Nov 2022 #15

Here's my question - does it allow states to ban gay marriage... BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #17

No, here's the information about the new law. beaglelover Nov 2022 #27

First, several states have gay marriage banned in their own constitution BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #31

I don't think the abortion issue and same sex marriage issue are related at all. beaglelover Nov 2022 #35

So then you do support gay people being forced into other states to get msrried BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #38

How does someone who explains the benefits of this law "support vanlassie Nov 2022 #103

My point is, it doesn't go far enough. BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #104

I'm sorry you are not getting everything you deserve. vanlassie Nov 2022 #105

Thank you. BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #106

You as well! vanlassie Nov 2022 #107

Because it's the best we can do with the power we have. carpetbagger Nov 2022 #42

*sigh* so as a gay man, I should applaud allowing states to discriminate against me. BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #49

You're conflating potential USSC action with this law. carpetbagger Nov 2022 #85

I agree with you 100% BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #108

I see you and hear you. swimboy Nov 2022 #120

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Federal law trumps state law. Demsrule86 Nov 2022 #70

Yes or no.. BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #73

If even one state has gay marriage, then it has to be recognized in every state IronLionZion Nov 2022 #37

Why should we have to go to another state to get married? Is that not discrimination? BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #39

Some of us cross state lines every day, you would get married maybe once in a lifetime. IronLionZion Nov 2022 #50

I've already been gay married and divorced lol BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #52

Are you saying don't accept 2 steps forward, because you didn't get 6 steps forward? Yoyoyo77 Nov 2022 #63

No, I'm saying this is taking us half a step back because it will allow states to discriminate by BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #66

So this law overturns Obergfell? AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #67

Man you're really salty. BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #71

Which states are allowed to discriminate? AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #78

Your projection is hilarious but entirely misplaced. BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #83

It is not discrimination. Demsrule86 Nov 2022 #72

So allowing a state to deny a marriage license to a same sex couple.... BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #74

Think about the abortion ban. What does that require you to do.. BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #21

When exactly was a national law protecting abortion passed? AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #22

It wasn't - and it shouldnt need to be based on the constitution. BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #25

Not sure why you are attacking me AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #36

I haven't attacked you, I'm responding to you BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #43

At no point did I say that I support discrimination AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #54

If obergefell doesn't get struck down, then this law is pointless. BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #57

So your argument is a strawman AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #59

I don't have the energy to go to all 35 states and fight their gay marriage bans BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #62

Complaints are not activism AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #64

LOL I see you aren't concerned about that same gay couple. BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #68

And I was the best man for an Obergfell litigant AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #76

Idgaf who you were a best man for BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #82

No, actually I'm saying that your arguments are disingenuous AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #87

Again, how do you know what I am and am not doing? BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #89

Just going off your own words AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #92

Bro I'm one fucking guy BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #95

Please stand down. swimboy Nov 2022 #119

One difference: Abortion is only an option for a limited time. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2022 #41

Exactly, take the win and this IS definitely a win! beaglelover Nov 2022 #44

Sorry but I don't see this as a win. I see this as a partial step back by allowing .. BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #45

So what states can't you get married in? AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #55

Right now, none. If obergefell falls, 35 states BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #60

So your whole argument is a strawman AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #61

I did respond. And I told you I've been a gay activist for 40 years now BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #80

This is swat can be achieved and it Demsrule86 Nov 2022 #86

I don't have a problem with it per se BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #100

Be an ally. Listen. swimboy Nov 2022 #121

If Obergefell falls Zeitghost Nov 2022 #125

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I don't think you understand my question. Zeitghost Nov 2022 #129

Good news Ohio Joe Nov 2022 #6

The 12 GOP yes votes were: demmiblue Nov 2022 #7

Some of those are really surprising AllyCat Nov 2022 #19

Lately Ernst has been trying to Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #28

Yeah, wherever the wind's blowing, right or wrong. KPN Nov 2022 #81

Moscow Mitch is married to a Chinese woman and voted against it. AZLD4Candidate Nov 2022 #116

Judge Clarence Thomas is married to a white woman IronLionZion Nov 2022 #122

It's because there is no serious threat to interracial marriage Zeitghost Nov 2022 #130

Thanks wryter2000 Nov 2022 #117

Wonderful news! Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #9

Note to Self... Manchin and Sinema voted Aye! Remember... Alexander Of Assyria Nov 2022 #123

Yeah LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2022 #10

Great news, and shameful news at the same time. Captain Stern Nov 2022 #11

THIS!!☝️ onetexan Nov 2022 #29

Can we pass a bill to make women full citizens now? onecaliberal Nov 2022 #12

Yes, please! ShazzieB Nov 2022 #46

Exactly. niyad Nov 2022 #93

Frankly I am amazed we got 12 Rs but fantastic news! honest.abe Nov 2022 #14

You mean they're actually legislating? jaxexpat Nov 2022 #16

Too bad it's a shitty law FreeState Nov 2022 #20

Thank God Im not alone. BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #23

Unfortunately FreeState Nov 2022 #99

Oh my god thank you BrienDoesIt Nov 2022 #102

the thing is DonCoquixote Nov 2022 #111

So what states can't you get married in? AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2022 #56

Every state currntly FreeState Nov 2022 #98

Wish they would move forward with a Defense of Women's Rights act AllyCat Nov 2022 #24

And the voting rights act onetexan Nov 2022 #30

❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2022 #34

Wrong Headline. James48 Nov 2022 #40

I would like to apologize for the Senators from TN TNNurse Nov 2022 #47

KY: Moscow Mitch, in an interracial marriage, voted against it. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2022 #101

Yay! I guess some GQP Senators don't want to look like complete hateful nut jobs. catbyte Nov 2022 #48

Great start! Scottie Mom Nov 2022 #51

Great news! nt Wounded Bear Nov 2022 #75

Now this is a big deal! Good work Speaker Schuler et al. KPN Nov 2022 #77

What fucker threatened the filibuster? Warpy Nov 2022 #79

Surprise! DET Nov 2022 #91

I can't believe the voters gave that useless old fossil another term Warpy Nov 2022 #97

Well, it is Iowa... DET Nov 2022 #109

The 12 Republicans MayReasonRule Nov 2022 #84

McConnell is in an interracial marriage and voted against it? What a tool! AZLD4Candidate Nov 2022 #115

McConnell is a turd with a tie MayReasonRule Nov 2022 #134

Voting rights, NOW! nt Samrob Nov 2022 #88

eggscllent . get rid of the fillibuster and the electoral college . AllaN01Bear Nov 2022 #90

12 Republicans haven't voted for the bill,yet moose65 Nov 2022 #96

So wait vercetti2021 Nov 2022 #110

Look at the history in the Loving v Virginia case moniss Nov 2022 #118

their are some Republican that see the handwriting on the wall. republianmushroom Nov 2022 #112

Ha! I find this so absurd really. PlutosHeart Nov 2022 #128

Not exactly Zeitghost Nov 2022 #131

My guess is moniss Nov 2022 #132