Moderate Republicans are drafting an amendment to the party’s platform that would soften the GOP’s official position on LGBT issues, according to CBS News

The Republican National Committee’s platform committee will consider the amendment during next week’s meetings, ahead of the party’s convention.

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Republicans have long faced pressure from outside groups to adopt politically correct language, and to reform its stance on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

The amendment includes the addition of "equality language" that would be "a hard thing for Republicans not to vote for," a delegate told CBS News.

"The compromises are going to end up in the same place where it's pretty much been, just to keep the fighting at a minimum. But there are ways to say things that show we are a party that believes in fairness for all Americans," the delegate added.

A change in language and tone, however, does not necessarily mean a change in policy. While some conservatives are willing to consider the adjustments in the amendment, they are not willing to change the GOP's stance on gay marriage and other important issues.

"There may be some rhetorical changes in how it's communicated, but I don't think support for natural marriage will diminish at all," said David Barton, a delegate from Texas.

"Trump has indicated he won't do anything to the platform, so we don't anticipate any changes," added Barton.