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It's not exactly a codification of Obergefell, but the Senate — by a vote of 61-36 — has passed landmark legislation to protect same-sex marriages federally.

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The Respect for Marriage Act will likely be approved by the House next week, and signed into law by President Biden.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D- New York) was emotional as he talked about his daughter, who is married to a woman, fearing that her marital union could be erased.