Tammy Baldwin thinks she has the 10 Republicans needed to pass marriage bill

Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI)
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The Senate is likely to delay a vote on the Respect for Marriage Act until September, according to out Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).

The Respect for Marriage Act would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, recognize interracial and same-sex marriages performed by states, and require states to recognize marriages performed in other states. While it passed the House of Representatives quickly in a 267-157 vote with all Democrats voting for it and most Republicans voting against it, other legislation that Democrats want passed before the August recess is taking precedence.

Ten Republican senators have to support the Respect for Marriage Act for it to pass. Five have come out in favor of the bill and at least five others have said that they are leaning towards voting for it, out Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) said in a recent interview.

“There are five Republicans who have publicly stated that they will support the Respect for Marriage Act, and I have spoken with an additional — well, additional many, but five additional members have indicated they are leaning in support, but I think because of how…

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