Which Justices of the US Supreme Court favor same-sex marriage?

Answer 1

Here is a list of US Senators who have publicly expressed support for same-sex marriage. It is by no means exhaustive. As of April 5, 2013, the total count is 53.

1. Barbara Boxer (California)
2. Dianne Feinstein (California)
3. Michael Bennet (Colorado)
4. Mark Udall (Colorado)
5. Richard Blumenthal (Connecticut)
6. Chris Coons (Delaware)
7. Daniel Akaka (Hawaii)
8. Daniel Inouye (Hawaii)
9. Dick Durbin (Illinois)
10. Tom Harkin (Iowa)
11. Ben Cardin (Maryland)
12. John Kerry (Massachusetts)
13. Al Franken (Minnesota)
14. Amy Klobuchar (Minnesota)
15. Jeanne Shaheen (New Hampshire)
16. Frank Lautenberg (New Jersey)
17. Jeff Bingaman (New Mexico)
18. Tom Udall (New Mexico)
19. Kristen Gillibrand (New York)
20. Chuck Schumer (New York)
21. Sherrod Brown (Ohio)
22. Jeff Merkley (Oregon)
23. Ron Wyden (Oregon)
24. Sheldon Whitehouse (Rhode Island)
25. Patrick Leahy (Vermont)
26. Bernie Sanders (Vermont)
27. Maria Cantwell (Washington)
28. Patty Murray (Washington)
29. Herb Kohl (Wisconsin)

Answer 2

The country will likely not find out for sure until June 2013. However, many experts say that Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Stephen Breyer favor the right of same-sex couples to marry. The big question is whether Justice Anthony Kennedy does, as he is considered to be the crucial swing vote on this issue.

Answer 3

Five justices ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry: Sonia Sotomayor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan, Stephen Breyer, Anthony Kennedy.

Four justices dissented: Antonin Scalia, Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and John Roberts.

Answer 4

5 Justices supported the decision.