Tag: Marriage
Prominent Gay Republicans Helped Smooth the Way for Marriage Bill
Behind the success of the Respect for Marriage Act was a group of prominent Republicans, some of them gay, who worked to persuade G.O.P. senators that [...]
Congress’s same-sex marriage bill, briefly explained
Congress could soon pass historic protections for same-sex marriage, offering a critical safeguard if the Supreme Court were to overturn its 2015 d [...]
How Senators Voted on Same-Sex Marriage: A List
The legislation passed by a vote of 61 to 36.
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Same-Sex Marriage Bill on Track to Pass Senate After Bipartisan Breakthrough
The vote would send the legislation back to the House, which is expected to approve it and send it to President Biden.
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Here’s why married couples might want to sign a postnuptial agreement
Vitapix | E+ | Getty ImagesWhile couples might sign a prenuptial agreement before they're married and a "post-nup" after, it's more than just the timi [...]
Mormon Church Backs Bill Supporting Same-Sex Marriage
The church still believes marriage is only meant for heterosexual couples, but it has softened its political stance in recent years.
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Same-Sex Marriage Rights Bill Passes Crucial Senate Test
Democrats made the same-sex marriage bill one of their first major agenda items in the postelection session, moving quickly to enact it while their pa [...]
Backdrop for Vote on Same-Sex Marriage Rights: A Big Shift in Public Opinion
Seven in 10 Americans say marriage between same-sex couples should be recognized by law.
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The Senate takes a historic vote to move forward on same-sex marriage protections
The Senate has advanced historic federal protections for same-sex marriage, sending a powerful message about the progress Congress, and the country [...]
Congress’s lame-duck session to-do list includes same-sex marriage protections and electoral reforms
Though several races remain uncalled, it appears Republicans will likely gain control of the House. And that means the next two months — also known [...]
Corporate America lobbies up in support of same-sex marriage
Others who have lobbied on the measure include UPS, Procter & Gamble, HP, and TechNet, a trade association whose members include tech giants such [...]
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen announce divorce after 13 years of marriage
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala (Met Gala) to celebrate the opening of "Heavenly Bodies: [...]
Pairing up? How to know when it’s time to combine your finances
Hispanolistic | E+ | Getty ImagesMoney may not be top of mind if you're in love, but it deserves some serious consideration if you want a lasting rela [...]
A same-sex marriage vote is getting delayed until after the midterms. That doesn’t mean it’s dead.
A Senate vote on the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that would codify federal protections for same-sex marriage, has now been delayed until after [...]
Democrats Delay Senate Vote to Protect Gay Marriage as GOP Balks
The chief negotiators were short of the 10 Republican votes that would be needed to win passage, but hoped to draw more support after the November ele [...]