Same-sex marriage bill advances in the Senate with bipartisan support
Democrats and Republicans advanced a bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, clearing a major hurdle towards final passage.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Democrats' push to protect same-sex marriage is personal for Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, the first openly gay person elected to the Senate, is leading the charge to secure the 10 Republican votes needed for a filibuster-proof majority to pass a bill codifying marriage equality.