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Prospects for gay marriage legislation in the US Congress
12:12 - 20:04 (07:52)
There are currently five Republican editors who support the gay marriage bill and 45 others who do not want to comment on it. As the bill gains increasing support, Senator Tammy Baldwin has been tasked with finding Republican supporters in the Senate to endorse it.
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The Equality Act, which expands protections for LGBTQ individuals, could have a chance of passing and becoming law as efforts to get 10 Republican senators on board are underway.
12:12 - 14:50 (02:38)
Summary
The Equality Act, which expands protections for LGBTQ individuals, could have a chance of passing and becoming law as efforts to get 10 Republican senators on board are underway.
ChapterProspects for gay marriage legislation in the US Congress
EpisodeHow Roe’s Demise Could Safeguard Gay Marriage
PodcastThe Daily
The Senate seems to have a number of moderate Republicans who might be willing to vote for same-sex marriage.
14:51 - 16:00 (01:09)
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The Senate seems to have a number of moderate Republicans who might be willing to vote for same-sex marriage. However, Democrats may have an easier time than expected in getting votes for this issue in the House.
ChapterProspects for gay marriage legislation in the US Congress
EpisodeHow Roe’s Demise Could Safeguard Gay Marriage
PodcastThe Daily
While five Republican editors have said they'll support a gay marriage bill, over 45 other Republicans don't want to talk about it and have asked reporters to stop asking them.
16:01 - 18:41 (02:40)
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While five Republican editors have said they'll support a gay marriage bill, over 45 other Republicans don't want to talk about it and have asked reporters to stop asking them. Meanwhile, some Republicans are concerned that the Supreme Court might revoke gay marriage and contraceptions in the future.
ChapterProspects for gay marriage legislation in the US Congress
EpisodeHow Roe’s Demise Could Safeguard Gay Marriage
PodcastThe Daily
Senate Republican leaders are remaining tight-lipped on their support of the infrastructure bill, with Mitch McConnell avoiding comment until Schumer brings the bill to the floor.
18:42 - 20:04 (01:22)
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Senate Republican leaders are remaining tight-lipped on their support of the infrastructure bill, with Mitch McConnell avoiding comment until Schumer brings the bill to the floor. There is uncertainty as to whether the bill will gain enough support to pass.