Despite its conservative leanings, North Dakota's state senate voted against a resolution to overturn the Supreme Court's Obergefell decision on marriage equality. The 31-16 vote was notable as it included support from at least 26 Republicans, indicating a bipartisan commitment to marriage rights. This rejection came after a troubling house vote, where the resolution passed narrowly. Governor Kelly Armstrong's prior advocacy for the Respect for Marriage Act also contributed to this unprecedented stand, demonstrating that even in Republican-dominated areas, there is support for marriage equality.
"North Dakota took its rightful position as a defender of the freedom to marry...when its state senate voted down a proposed legislative resolution that would have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its landmark Obergefell nationwide marriage equality decision."
"Even though the house vote was very concerning, the 12-vote margin in the legislative body where Republicans hold a 71-vote edge over Democrats means that approximately 30 Republican house members voted against the bill."
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