Republicans split on same-sex marriage bill, which faces uncertainty in the Senate

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Jul 23, 2022 Republicans split on same-sex marriage bill, which faces uncertainty in the Senate Senate Republicans are agonizing over whether they should allow a House-passed bill to codify federal protections for same-sex marriage to become law. Most polls show Americans support legal same-sex marriage, and some GOP strategists want the party to pass the bill, but that risks upsetting the cultural conservatives, who make up a large portion of the Republican base. For now, Democrats have locked down nearly half the GOP votes needed to break a 60-vote filibuster, and the outcome could come down to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has yet to reveal his position. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy