WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted to oppose legislation that would codify same-sex marriage, citing his concerns that the legislation would erode the First Amendment rights of Americans who have sincerely-held religious beliefs.

“I have always believed that marriage should be between a man and a woman, and I have grave concerns this legislation does not sufficiently protect the First Amendment rights of Americans who have a sincere religious objection to same-sex marriage. For these reasons, I cannot in good conscience vote to support this legislation.”