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June 26, 2023
Wyden, Collins to Introduce Bill Bringing Marriage Equality to the Tax Code
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 26, 2023
Wyden, Collins to Introduce Bill Bringing Marriage Equality to the Tax Code
Sen. Susan Collins
June 26, 2023
Wyden, Collins to Introduce Bill Bringing Marriage Equality to the Tax Code
Sen. Susan Collins
Dec. 13, 2022
Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark Celebrates New Law Protecting Marriage Equality
Rep. Katherine Clark
Dec. 13, 2022
Hoyer Statement on President Biden Signing the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2022
Tweet - "I joined @POTUS on the South Lawn today as he signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law. This landmark civil rights legislation builds on generations of advocacy to bring stability and security to millions of LGBTQ and interracial couples."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2022
Tweet - "The Respect for Marriage Act is now the law of the land! With pride, fortitude and unbreakable unity, @POTUS and the Democratic Congress have achieved a landmark victory in the fight for full equality."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 13, 2022
Tweet - "Marriage equality is personal to so many of us. My daughter and her wife are expecting a baby next spring, and I want them to be able to raise their child with all the love and security that every child deserves. I'm so proud the Respect for Marriage Act is now law."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2022
TRANSCRIPT: Majority Leader Schumer Remarks At The White House Signing Ceremony For The Respect For Marriage Act
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2022
Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at White House Bill Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 13, 2022
Tweet - "Today, @POTUS signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law -- landmark legislation to ensure same-sex and interracial couples are always recognized under federal law. Every family deserves the freedom to love without fear and to be treated with dignity and respect."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 13, 2022
Senator Baldwin Statement on President Biden Signing the Respect for Marriage Act Into Law
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 9, 2022
House Democrats Defend Constitutional Rights; Strengthen National Security
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2022
Tonko Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality
Rep. Paul Tonko
Dec. 8, 2022
Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Protect Marriage Equality
Rep. Joe Morelle
Dec. 8, 2022
Majority Whip Clyburn Statement Following Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 8, 2022
REP. JEFFRIES: RESPECT MARRIAGE, RESPECT FREEDOM, RESPECT LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "We passed the Respect for Marriage Act in the Senate. It passed the House today. And now it's on its way to @POTUS to become law. No matter who you are or who you love, you deserve dignity and equal treatment under the law."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "I am proud to vote for the historic Respect for Marriage Act, which will enshrine into law the equality and liberty that our Constitution guarantees and strengthen protections for the millions of Americans in same-sex or interracial marriages."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "This is a great day for marriage equality and a historic day for civil rights in our country. The Respect for Marriage Act will ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages will be protected under federal law. Now, onto @POTUS 's desk!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2022
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine on House Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Mark Warner
Dec. 8, 2022
Neal Celebrates House Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Richard Neal
Dec. 8, 2022
Rep. Gary Palmer Opposes the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Gary Palmer
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "My heart is full. The Respect for Marriage Act will soon be the law of the land: a glorious triumph for love and freedom."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 2, 2022
Young Op-Ed: Marriage Bill Ensures Dignity and Respect for All Hoosiers
Sen. Todd Young
Nov. 30, 2022
Cruz Statement on Vote Against So-called Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Ted Cruz
Nov. 29, 2022
Van Hollen Statement on Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 29, 2022
Whitehouse Cheers Senate Passage of Historic Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 29, 2022
Kaine Statement on Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Tim Kaine
Nov. 29, 2022
Senator Merkley: "Love Wins!" Celebrates Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Nov. 29, 2022
Tweet - "Justice Thomas has already outlined a plan that includes ending marriage equality. Today, the Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act and will now send the bill to the House to ensure protections for same-sex and interracial marriages remain the law of the land."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 29, 2022
Hirono Statement on Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Mazie Hirono
Nov. 29, 2022
Duckworth Reaction to Senate Passing Bipartisan Bill to Protect Marriage Equality
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 29, 2022
STATEMENT FROM SEN. DAN SULLIVAN ON RESPECT FOR MARRIAGE ACT VOTE
Sen. Dan Sullivan
Nov. 29, 2022
Nadler Commends Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 29, 2022
Cassidy Statement on Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Bill Cassidy
Nov. 29, 2022
Tweet - "The Respect for Marriage Act is deeply personal for so many of us. My daughter and her wife are expecting a baby next spring. This bill would ensure their rights--and the rights of millions of LGBTQ+ Americans--won't be trampled upon simply because they're in a same-sex marriage."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2022
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Respect For Marriage Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2022
Tweet - "With the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, the Senate has sent a message to Americans everywhere: No matter who you are or who you love, you deserve dignity and equal treatment under the law."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2022
Wyden Applauds Senate Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 17, 2022
Norton Condemns Lee Amendment Attacking D.c.'s Lgbtq+ Residents
Rep. Eleanor Norton
Nov. 17, 2022
Kennedy statement on marriage legislation
Sen. John Kennedy
Nov. 16, 2022
Van Hollen Statement on Senate Vote to Move Forward on Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 16, 2022
Hirono Statement on Respect for Marriage Act Cloture Vote
Sen. Mazie Hirono
Nov. 16, 2022
Hyde-smith Votes Against Dems' Same-sex Marriage Bill
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Nov. 16, 2022
Tweet - "BIG NEWS: The Senate just voted to move forward on the Respect for Marriage Act. No one in a same-sex marriage or an interracial marriage should have to worry if their marriage will be invalidated. No one should be discriminated against because of who they love."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Proud of my colleagues for advancing the Respect for Marriage Act w/ a strong bipartisan vote. Today's vote brings us one step closer to ensuring that both LGBTQ and interracial couples will always receive equal treatment under federal law."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Looking forward to the Senate vote to proceed to the Respect for Marriage Act today. It's time for Congress to ensure that far-right Justices on the Supreme Court cannot erase another constitutional right and put LGBTQ families at risk."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2022
Wicker Opposes Same-sex Marriage Legislation
Sen. Roger Wicker
Nov. 16, 2022
Murkowski Statement on Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Date
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Politician
June 26, 2023
Wyden, Collins to Introduce Bill Bringing Marriage Equality to the Tax Code
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 26, 2023
Wyden, Collins to Introduce Bill Bringing Marriage Equality to the Tax Code
Sen.Susan Collins
June 26, 2023
Wyden, Collins to Introduce Bill Bringing Marriage Equality to the Tax Code
Sen.Susan Collins
Dec. 13, 2022
Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark Celebrates New Law Protecting Marriage Equality
Rep.Katherine Clark
Dec. 13, 2022
Hoyer Statement on President Biden Signing the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2022
Tweet - "I joined @POTUS on the South Lawn today as he signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law. This landmark civil rights legislation builds on generations of advocacy to bring stability and security to millions of LGBTQ and interracial couples."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2022
Tweet - "The Respect for Marriage Act is now the law of the land! With pride, fortitude and unbreakable unity, @POTUS and the Democratic Congress have achieved a landmark victory in the fight for full equality."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 13, 2022
Tweet - "Marriage equality is personal to so many of us. My daughter and her wife are expecting a baby next spring, and I want them to be able to raise their child with all the love and security that every child deserves. I'm so proud the Respect for Marriage Act is now law."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2022
TRANSCRIPT: Majority Leader Schumer Remarks At The White House Signing Ceremony For The Respect For Marriage Act
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2022
Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at White House Bill Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 13, 2022
Tweet - "Today, @POTUS signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law -- landmark legislation to ensure same-sex and interracial couples are always recognized under federal law. Every family deserves the freedom to love without fear and to be treated with dignity and respect."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 13, 2022
Senator Baldwin Statement on President Biden Signing the Respect for Marriage Act Into Law
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 9, 2022
House Democrats Defend Constitutional Rights; Strengthen National Security
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2022
Tonko Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality
Rep.Paul Tonko
Dec. 8, 2022
Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Protect Marriage Equality
Rep.Joe Morelle
Dec. 8, 2022
Majority Whip Clyburn Statement Following Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 8, 2022
REP. JEFFRIES: RESPECT MARRIAGE, RESPECT FREEDOM, RESPECT LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "We passed the Respect for Marriage Act in the Senate. It passed the House today. And now it's on its way to @POTUS to become law. No matter who you are or who you love, you deserve dignity and equal treatment under the law."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "I am proud to vote for the historic Respect for Marriage Act, which will enshrine into law the equality and liberty that our Constitution guarantees and strengthen protections for the millions of Americans in same-sex or interracial marriages."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "This is a great day for marriage equality and a historic day for civil rights in our country. The Respect for Marriage Act will ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages will be protected under federal law. Now, onto @POTUS 's desk!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2022
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine on House Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Mark Warner
Dec. 8, 2022
Neal Celebrates House Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Richard Neal
Dec. 8, 2022
Rep. Gary Palmer Opposes the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Gary Palmer
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "My heart is full. The Respect for Marriage Act will soon be the law of the land: a glorious triumph for love and freedom."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 2, 2022
Young Op-Ed: Marriage Bill Ensures Dignity and Respect for All Hoosiers
Sen.Todd Young
Nov. 30, 2022
Cruz Statement on Vote Against So-called Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Ted Cruz
Nov. 29, 2022
Van Hollen Statement on Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 29, 2022
Whitehouse Cheers Senate Passage of Historic Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 29, 2022
Kaine Statement on Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Tim Kaine
Nov. 29, 2022
Senator Merkley: "Love Wins!" Celebrates Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Nov. 29, 2022
Tweet - "Justice Thomas has already outlined a plan that includes ending marriage equality. Today, the Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act and will now send the bill to the House to ensure protections for same-sex and interracial marriages remain the law of the land."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 29, 2022
Hirono Statement on Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Mazie Hirono
Nov. 29, 2022
Duckworth Reaction to Senate Passing Bipartisan Bill to Protect Marriage Equality
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 29, 2022
STATEMENT FROM SEN. DAN SULLIVAN ON RESPECT FOR MARRIAGE ACT VOTE
Sen.Dan Sullivan
Nov. 29, 2022
Nadler Commends Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 29, 2022
Cassidy Statement on Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Bill Cassidy
Nov. 29, 2022
Tweet - "The Respect for Marriage Act is deeply personal for so many of us. My daughter and her wife are expecting a baby next spring. This bill would ensure their rights--and the rights of millions of LGBTQ+ Americans--won't be trampled upon simply because they're in a same-sex marriage."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2022
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Respect For Marriage Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 29, 2022
Tweet - "With the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, the Senate has sent a message to Americans everywhere: No matter who you are or who you love, you deserve dignity and equal treatment under the law."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2022
Wyden Applauds Senate Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 17, 2022
Norton Condemns Lee Amendment Attacking D.c.'s Lgbtq+ Residents
Rep.Eleanor Norton
Nov. 17, 2022
Kennedy statement on marriage legislation
Sen.John Kennedy
Nov. 16, 2022
Van Hollen Statement on Senate Vote to Move Forward on Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 16, 2022
Hirono Statement on Respect for Marriage Act Cloture Vote
Sen.Mazie Hirono
Nov. 16, 2022
Hyde-smith Votes Against Dems' Same-sex Marriage Bill
Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
Nov. 16, 2022
Tweet - "BIG NEWS: The Senate just voted to move forward on the Respect for Marriage Act. No one in a same-sex marriage or an interracial marriage should have to worry if their marriage will be invalidated. No one should be discriminated against because of who they love."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Proud of my colleagues for advancing the Respect for Marriage Act w/ a strong bipartisan vote. Today's vote brings us one step closer to ensuring that both LGBTQ and interracial couples will always receive equal treatment under federal law."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Looking forward to the Senate vote to proceed to the Respect for Marriage Act today. It's time for Congress to ensure that far-right Justices on the Supreme Court cannot erase another constitutional right and put LGBTQ families at risk."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2022
Wicker Opposes Same-sex Marriage Legislation
Sen.Roger Wicker
Nov. 16, 2022
Murkowski Statement on Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Lisa Murkowski
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