Same-Sex Marriage Bill Advances in Senate With Republican Support
- Legislation is backstop in case Supreme Court overturns ruling
- Senate passage could come this week; House would vote again
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Legislation protecting the right of same-sex couples to marry advanced in the Senate on Wednesday, setting it up for passage by a simple majority as soon as this week.
The 62-37 procedural vote is a major win for Democrats, who have raised concerns that the conservative-leaning Supreme Court might reconsider a ruling that extended those rights. Twelve Republican joined all Democrats to advance the legislation after the bill’s sponsors reached an agreement on language for an amendment to attract more GOP votes.