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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro

Senate to vote on landmark bill to protect same-sex marriage

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The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, putting Congress one step closer to passing the landmark bill and ensuring that such unions are enshrined in federal law.

Senate Democrats are moving quickly, while the party still holds the majority in both chambers of Congress, to pass the bill requiring that such unions are legally recognized nationwide. The House would still have to vote on the legislation and send it to President Joe Biden.

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