Blumenauer Hails House Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
December 09, 2022
December 09, 2022
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on Dec. 8, 2022:
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Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) delivered the following statement on the House passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, which passed in a 258-169-1 vote.
"This vote is profoundly significant. It affirms America's commitment to marriage equality, after a long and tortured process.
"It is gratifying to see 39 Republicans . . .
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Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) delivered the following statement on the House passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, which passed in a 258-169-1 vote.
"This vote is profoundly significant. It affirms America's commitment to marriage equality, after a long and tortured process.
"It is gratifying to see 39 Republicans . . .