Show-Me Compromise: Senator Blunt Backs Same Sex Marriage Bill

Mainstream GOP support of this legislation spiked after Midterms and there are a few concessions that allow Republican politicos to save face . . .

Here's the money line from the outgoing Missouri Senator . . .

“This bill is now designed to accomplish two things. People who are legally married in one state have the same protections and responsibilities in any other state that are offered to and required of marriages. And, this legislation enhances the religious freedom for all Americans by protecting religious organizations from retaliation by federal agencies due to their views on marriage. I believe it’s better for Congress to clarify these issues than for federal judges to make these decisions.”

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Blunt Backs Respect for Marriage Act with Religious Liberty Amendment | U.S. Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement today on the bipartisan religious liberty amendment to the Respect for Marriage Act . . .

Sen. Roy Blunt among GOP senators clearing way for vote on same-sex marriage law

Retiring U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R - Missouri) was one of 12 Republicans Wednesday who voted in favor of the Respect of Marriage act. Wednesday's vote was needed to bypass a filibuster. All 50 senators who organize as Democrats also voted for the bill.

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