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Politician
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
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. 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
Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Protect Marriage Equality
Rep. Joe Morelle
Dec. 8, 2022
Tonko Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality
Rep. Paul Tonko
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
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
Nadler Commends Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
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. 14, 2022
Tweet - "With the Respect for Marriage Act: I just took steps on the Senate floor to set up a first procedural vote for Wednesday on legislation to codify marriage equality into law. No American should ever be discriminated against because of who they love."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2022
Tweet - "Justice Thomas has been very clear that the Supreme Court decision protecting marriage equality should be reconsidered. We have a responsibility to act, and this Senate will vote on protecting marriage equality."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2022
Tweet - "While MAGA Republicans escalate their rhetoric against marriage equality, we've heard Senate Republicans suggest that a vote isn't necessary. With the threat from the MAGA Supreme Court, we have a responsibility to act. This Senate will vote on the Respect For Marriage Act."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2022
Representative Adriano Espaillat Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
July 20, 2022
Tweet - "Last night, the House passed Respect for Marriage Act to enshrine marriage equality into federal law. This legislation is so important. I'm working with Senator Baldwin, one of our Senate leaders on this bill, to get the necessary Republican support to pass it in the Senate."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2022
House Passes Nadler's Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 19, 2022
Malliotakis Statement on Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
July 19, 2022
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 19, 2022
Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Safeguard Marriage Equality
Rep. Joe Morelle
July 19, 2022
Congresswoman Tenney's Statement on the House's Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Claudia Tenney
July 19, 2022
Nadler Floor Statement for the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 18, 2022
Bipartisan Group Leads Introduction of Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 20, 2020
Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, and Vice Chairman Leahy - Wyden, Merkley Join Bipartisan Push to Increase Funding to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence & Pets in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 10, 2019
Sherrill, Stefanik, King, and Cisneros Introduce Bipartisan SALT Bill to Increase Cap
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and Loretta Lynch, Attoney General - Lawmakers Call on Social Security Administration to Treat Same-Sex Marriages Equally
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Implement Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decisions
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 9, 2015
Letter to Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
Rep. Grace Meng, ...
June 30, 2015
Congressman Nadler Statement Denouncing Refusals by State Officials to Follow Supreme Court Ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 26, 2015
Tonko Statement on Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling
Rep. Paul Tonko
June 26, 2015
Congressman Nadler Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Marriage Equality
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 24, 2015
Upcoming Supreme Court Decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, Tanco V. Haslam, DeBoer v. Snyder, and Bourke v. Beshear
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 24, 2015
Congressman Nadler Statement Urging Supreme Court to Rule in Favor of Marriage Equality
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 23, 2015
Letter to John Roberts, Chief Justice - Live Audio to the Courtroom
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
April 10, 2015
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Calling for a Vote on Amendments to Budget Resolution
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 6, 2014
Rep. Nadler's Statement on the Supreme Court's Actions on Marriage Equality
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 30, 2014
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Commisioner of the Social Security Administration - Same Sex Couples and Social Security Benefits
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
July 29, 2014
House Republicans' Shameful Diversion Techniques
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 20, 2014
Nadler, Feinstein Applaud DOJ's Call to Pass their DOMA Repeal Bills
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 20, 2014
Gillibrand Statement After White House Announcement That Same-Sex Married Couples Now Eligible For Additional Federal Benefits Across The Country
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
May 22, 2014
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner- Same-Sex Spouses Deserve Equal Social Security Benefits
Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
July 8, 2013
Letter to Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security - Civil Rights and Marriage Equality
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 8, 2013
Letter to Secretary Shinseki - Same Sex Marriages
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 27, 2013
Kaine Joins 40 Senators to Repeal Defense of Marriage Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 26, 2013
Representative Clarke Lauds Supreme Court on DOMA Ruling
Rep. Yvette Clarke
June 26, 2013
Meng Issues Statement Hailing the Supreme Court's Decisions on DOMA and Prop 8
Rep. Grace Meng
June 26, 2013
Nadler Cheers Historic Supreme Court Decision Striking Down DOMA in United States v. Windsor
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 26, 2013
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Statement
Rep. Gregory Meeks
June 26, 2013
Gillibrand Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on DOMA
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
June 26, 2013
Nadler Applauds Restoration of Marriage Equality in California following Supreme Court's Ruling in Hollingsworth v. Perry
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Date
Title
Politician
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
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. 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
Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Protect Marriage Equality
Rep.Joe Morelle
Dec. 8, 2022
Tonko Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality
Rep.Paul Tonko
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
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
Nadler Commends Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
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. 14, 2022
Tweet - "With the Respect for Marriage Act: I just took steps on the Senate floor to set up a first procedural vote for Wednesday on legislation to codify marriage equality into law. No American should ever be discriminated against because of who they love."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2022
Tweet - "Justice Thomas has been very clear that the Supreme Court decision protecting marriage equality should be reconsidered. We have a responsibility to act, and this Senate will vote on protecting marriage equality."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2022
Tweet - "While MAGA Republicans escalate their rhetoric against marriage equality, we've heard Senate Republicans suggest that a vote isn't necessary. With the threat from the MAGA Supreme Court, we have a responsibility to act. This Senate will vote on the Respect For Marriage Act."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2022
Representative Adriano Espaillat Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
July 20, 2022
Tweet - "Last night, the House passed Respect for Marriage Act to enshrine marriage equality into federal law. This legislation is so important. I'm working with Senator Baldwin, one of our Senate leaders on this bill, to get the necessary Republican support to pass it in the Senate."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 19, 2022
House Passes Nadler's Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 19, 2022
Malliotakis Statement on Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
July 19, 2022
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 19, 2022
Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Safeguard Marriage Equality
Rep.Joe Morelle
July 19, 2022
Congresswoman Tenney's Statement on the House's Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Claudia Tenney
July 19, 2022
Nadler Floor Statement for the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 18, 2022
Bipartisan Group Leads Introduction of Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 20, 2020
Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, and Vice Chairman Leahy - Wyden, Merkley Join Bipartisan Push to Increase Funding to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence & Pets in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 10, 2019
Sherrill, Stefanik, King, and Cisneros Introduce Bipartisan SALT Bill to Increase Cap
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and Loretta Lynch, Attoney General - Lawmakers Call on Social Security Administration to Treat Same-Sex Marriages Equally
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Implement Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decisions
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 9, 2015
Letter to Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
Rep.Grace Meng, ...
June 30, 2015
Congressman Nadler Statement Denouncing Refusals by State Officials to Follow Supreme Court Ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 26, 2015
Tonko Statement on Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling
Rep.Paul Tonko
June 26, 2015
Congressman Nadler Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Marriage Equality
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 24, 2015
Upcoming Supreme Court Decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, Tanco V. Haslam, DeBoer v. Snyder, and Bourke v. Beshear
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 24, 2015
Congressman Nadler Statement Urging Supreme Court to Rule in Favor of Marriage Equality
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 23, 2015
Letter to John Roberts, Chief Justice - Live Audio to the Courtroom
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
April 10, 2015
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Calling for a Vote on Amendments to Budget Resolution
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 6, 2014
Rep. Nadler's Statement on the Supreme Court's Actions on Marriage Equality
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 30, 2014
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Commisioner of the Social Security Administration - Same Sex Couples and Social Security Benefits
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
July 29, 2014
House Republicans' Shameful Diversion Techniques
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 20, 2014
Nadler, Feinstein Applaud DOJ's Call to Pass their DOMA Repeal Bills
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 20, 2014
Gillibrand Statement After White House Announcement That Same-Sex Married Couples Now Eligible For Additional Federal Benefits Across The Country
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
May 22, 2014
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner- Same-Sex Spouses Deserve Equal Social Security Benefits
Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
July 8, 2013
Letter to Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security - Civil Rights and Marriage Equality
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 8, 2013
Letter to Secretary Shinseki - Same Sex Marriages
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 27, 2013
Kaine Joins 40 Senators to Repeal Defense of Marriage Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 26, 2013
Representative Clarke Lauds Supreme Court on DOMA Ruling
Rep.Yvette Clarke
June 26, 2013
Meng Issues Statement Hailing the Supreme Court's Decisions on DOMA and Prop 8
Rep.Grace Meng
June 26, 2013
Nadler Cheers Historic Supreme Court Decision Striking Down DOMA in United States v. Windsor
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 26, 2013
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Statement
Rep.Gregory Meeks
June 26, 2013
Gillibrand Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on DOMA
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
June 26, 2013
Nadler Applauds Restoration of Marriage Equality in California following Supreme Court's Ruling in Hollingsworth v. Perry
Rep.Jerry Nadler
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