It doesn't have the votes to pass the Senate. That means the second after they announce the roll call, it's over.

Plus, this particular effort appears to typical Americans, I hope, more like a naked attempt at stoking votes in an election year. Congress has really tied itself into knots, so if the Republicans lose their majority in the House or Senate than they earned it.

The Democrats and Clinton were always called on the carpet for pandering, and so should the GOP leaders today. I think that this particular gambit will fail.

Every four year cycle more opponents of gay marriage end up in cemetaries. Politics is about winning, so all that matters is getting 50% + 1.

Steve