North Dakota lawmakers have recently held emotional testimonies regarding a resolution opposing same-sex marriage; however, the Senate rejected multiple measures aimed at overturning the landmark ruling. Despite some Republican lawmakers pushing for a revival of the debate, the Senate consistently voted down resolutions asking the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit its decision on same-sex marriage. Polls indicate that a majority of North Dakota voters support the right to same-sex marriage, highlighting a growing divide between public opinion and legislative actions. Observers note that attempts to address the matter through the Senate included hidden votes, which led to accusations of a lack of transparency. As this legislative session concludes, it appears North Dakota will not be the first state to challenge the same-sex marriage ruling in the Supreme Court.