Catholic and other faith leaders opposed to the measure, titled the Respect for Marriage Act, said if it became law, it would jeopardize the religious freedom of millions of Americans “who have sincerely held beliefs” about traditional marriage.
Senate delays vote on measure to codify same-sex marriage in federal law
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Oklahoma’s Life at Conception Act allows exceptions in cases where the pregnant woman’s life is endangered.