Respect for Marriage Act, Republicans win the House, and Dreamers

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent talk about Brent’s trip to Washington, D.C., and his productive meetings with lawmakers. They also discuss the Senate’s vote to move forward with the Respect for Marriage Act, the Republicans’ narrow victory to win the House, and Nancy Pelosi’s future. 

ERLC Content

• Hannah Daniel with Explainer: Why the ERLC Still Opposes the Respect for Marriage Act
• Hannah Daniel with Advocacy priorities for the ERLC in the Lame Duck Session: Life, religious liberty, marriage, and human dignity

Culture

• NBC News: Republicans officially gain control of U.S. House–but with slim majority
• Chicago Sun Times: Will Dreamer bill pass this Congress during lame duck?
• Politico: Speaker Pelosi’s future
• WSJ: Get paid to sleep 
• NBC News: Taping mouth shut to sleep trend

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