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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Shweta Sharma

GOP lawmaker attended son’s same-sex wedding days after voting against Respect for Marriage Act

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Republican lawmaker Glenn Thompson attended his gay son’s wedding just three days after opposing a bill that would affirm the validity and protection of same-sex marriages, according to reports.

Mr Thompson’s office confirmed to NBC that the congressman was “thrilled to attend and celebrate” his son’s marriage on Friday and the Thompsons are “very happy” to welcome their son-in-law into the family.

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