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CNNNov 29, 2022National News

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Leader Schumer led the current passage of the bill despite having voted for the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996.

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act
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The Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act with bipartisan support to codify federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages. The bill serves as a legal firewall against potential Supreme Court reversals of existing marriage rights while including specific religious freedom protections.

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Chuck SchumerD-New York
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