• Thirty-nine House Republicans joined all Democrats in passing a bill on Thursday that enshrines protections for same-sex marriage on the federal level.
• Reps. Kelly Armstrong (N.D.), Don Bacon (Neb.), Ken Calvert (Calif.), and Kat Cammack (Fla.) were among the GOP supporters.
• “Our nation was built on the notion of individual liberty. This vote marks another step forward in the American people’s constant fight for freedom,” said Nancy Mace (S.C.), who was among Republicans supporters of the bill. (Full list included in linked article.)

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