These 36 Republican Senators Voted No on the Respect for Marriage Act
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More Americans than ever support same-sex marriage — yet 36 Republican senators voted against the measure on Tuesday.
The Respect for Marriage Act, which enshrines federal protection for same-sex marriage, advanced 61-36, following a 62-37 procedural vote on Nov. 16. Twelve GOP lawmakers joined a united front of Democrats in supporting the legislation.