Same-sex marriage vote pushed until after midterm elections
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The delay could allow outside groups more time to rally Republicans against it. But supporters hope the delay gives them extra time to find more GOP supporters.
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Senators negotiating a new, bipartisan version of a bill protecting same-sex marriage say they have finished their work, potentially clearing the way for a pivotal test vote next week....
Senate Democrats have opted to delay a vote on legislation to codify same-sex marriage protections until after the midterm elections in hopes the timing will help garner enough GOP support to overcome a filibuster and pass the bill.
The delay could allow outside groups more time to rally Republicans against it. But supporters hope the delay gives them extra time to find more GOP supporters.
By Manu Raju, Ted Barrett and Clare Foran, CNN The Senate will punt on a vote over same-sex marriage legislation until after the November midterm elections as negotiators ask for more time to lock down support — a move that could make it more likely the bill will ultimately pass the chamber. Sen.
A drive to get at least 10 GOP senators to support the bill appears to have fallen short, leading to a delay until after the November midterm elections
Lawmakers will wait until at least November before taking up a bill to codify same-sex marriage protections, an idea that has gained traction since Roe v. Wade’s reversal.
After more than 400 Republicans have signed on to a letter urging the United States Senate to pass a bill that would codify a right to same-sex marriage into law, leading supporters of the ...
The request for a delay by senators who have been pushing for the legislation follows Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, the lead senator championing the bill, predicting that they would be able to get the 10 Republican votes they need to break a filibuster.
The Senate won't act on a bill to codify gay marriage protections before the November elections, Sen. Rob Portman told Fox News on Thursdsay afternoon.
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