Senators weigh the chances of the gay marriage bill passing

Revellers take part in pride celebrations in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., June 18, 2022. (Photo: REUTERS/Gaelen Morse)

Top U.S. Senate Democrats and Republicans said on Wednesday they may have the votes to pass a bill protecting same-sex marriage rights nationwide, the day after the measure passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan majority.

The measure, intended…