“After I take into consideration this invoice, I take into consideration how a lot it issues to individuals in every of our lives: our members of the family, our co-workers, our neighbors, our associates. It impacts multiple million households on this nation, however every one among us is aware of somebody, has a relative, or are that one who is benefiting from this invoice. And that’s why it’s so necessary. It’s a invoice that really will make a distinction within the lives of so many American households. And that’s why it issues a lot.” — Sen. Susan Collins, R
“Marriage is one among life’s nice items; it brings companionship, help, love, and pleasure. The choice to get married is a deeply private alternative between two individuals who love one another, it’s not a simple choice, and it’s not one the place the federal government ought to have a say. The Respect For Marriage Act is a historic, long-overdue step to make sure People can marry the particular person they love with out authorities interference whereas receiving vital tax and different advantages that come from the legally-recognized partnerships. — Sen. Angus King, I
“At the moment was a historic day in Washington. A decade in the past, bipartisan help for marriage equality would have been unfathomable. However as we speak, within the face of brazen and continued threats to People’ civil liberties from a deeply polarizing and bigoted Supreme Court docket, my Congressional colleagues and I – from either side of the aisle – took motion to make sure that everybody, no matter their race or sexual orientation, has the proper to marry the particular person they love,” mentioned Pingree. “I proudly forged my vote as we speak for the Respect for Marriage Act in order that same-sex and interracial {couples} in Maine don’t must stay in worry {that a} future Supreme Court docket choice may invalidate their marriages. With passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, Congress has despatched a transparent message: love wins.” — Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District
“Each American deserves equal rights and protections beneath state and federal regulation, and that features the proper to marriage. I used to be proud to help the rights of LGBTQ Mainers by voting to move the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act.” — Rep. Jared Golden,
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