Wexton Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality Under Federal Law
December 09, 2022
December 09, 2022
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted to send the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act to President Biden's desk. This landmark legislation takes several key steps to defend marriage equality: officially repealing the bigoted and unconstitutional "Defense of Marriage Act" (DOMA), upholding couples' right to equal protection under federal law, and requiring states to rec . . .
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted to send the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act to President Biden's desk. This landmark legislation takes several key steps to defend marriage equality: officially repealing the bigoted and unconstitutional "Defense of Marriage Act" (DOMA), upholding couples' right to equal protection under federal law, and requiring states to rec . . .