WASHINGTON — The Senate advanced a bipartisan bill Wednesday to recognize same-sex marriage nationwide and codify some of the legal protections in the landmark 2015 Supreme Court ruling.
It kicked off what is expected to be a scramble to advance a host of lingering Democratic priorities while the party still controls the entire legislative branch.
Twelve Republicans joined all 50 Democrats to advance the same-sex marriage measure, after negotiators added an amendment with protections for religious liberties. That was enough to avert a filibuster and should clear its way for final passage.
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