Senate approves landmark Respect for Marriage Act in bipartisan vote
The Senate on Tuesday approved historic legislation that provides federal protections for same-sex marriages.
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The Senate on Tuesday approved historic legislation that provides federal protections for same-sex marriages.
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The bill would enshrine protections for same-sex and interracial marriages into federal law.
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