While attending his son’s same-sex wedding, Republican representative Glenn Thompson shared how “blessed” he felt to have “a new son enter the family.” But just days before the happy occasion, Thompson voted against a House bill that would codify the right to same-sex marriage into federal law. Last week, 157 …
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Sen. Joe Manchin has tested positive for Covid, the West Virginia Democrat announced on Monday. Manchin tweeted that he is experiencing “mild symptoms” and “will isolate and follow CDC guidelines” as he continues to work remotely.The diagnosis means Manchin may be unable to vote in key legislation Democrats plan to …
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The Democrat-led House voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act bill on Tuesday, which would recognize same-sex marriages at the federal level. The legislation would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996, which defines marriage as being between a man and a woman. The latter was struck down …
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