U.S. House Passes Bill to Protect Same-Sex Marriage

Measure Now Moves to Senate for Consideration

Bill Would Codify Marriage Equality into Federal Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would protect same-sex marriage at the federal level.

Bill Would Codify Marriage Equality into Federal Law

The bill, known as the Respect for Marriage Act, passed by a vote of 267 to 157, with 47 Republicans joining all Democrats in support. It will now move to the Senate for consideration.

Bill Would Codify Marriage Equality into Federal Law

If passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Biden, the bill would codify the right to same-sex marriage into federal law.

Bill Would Codify Marriage Equality into Federal Law

The bill was introduced in response to the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which raised concerns that the court could also overturn its 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage.

Bill Would Codify Marriage Equality into Federal Law

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the rights of same-sex couples and their families.

Bill Would Codify Marriage Equality into Federal Law

Opponents of the bill argue that it is unnecessary and that marriage should be defined as between one man and one woman.