U.S. Congressional Democrats aim to pass bills protecting same-sex marriage, clarifying lawmakers' roles in certifying presidential elections and raising the nation's debt ceiling, before the new Congress is sworn in on January 3
The House already has passed legislation legalizing gay marriage and the Senate was poised, as soon as this week, to approve its slightly different version of the "Respect for Marriage Act." The bill is intended to ensure that the U.S. Supreme Court does not end gay marriage rights, which conservative Justice Clarence Thomas mused was possible when the court in June ended the national right to abortion.
Democratic leaders also aim to pass legislation speeding permits for energy projects and provide more financial and military support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion.Progressive Democrats have bridled at the prospect of the government stepping up the energy permitting process, thus encouraging the flow of fossil fuels to market even as Biden attempts to meet stringent goals to reduce the impact of climate change.
But keeping the Senate majority for the next two years means that there will be less pressure on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to confirm as many of Biden's nominees for federal judgeships as possible before the end of the year.before the Senate, with 25 already approved by the Judiciary Committee and awaiting action by the full chamber.
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