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U.S. President Joe Biden holds up his pen to the cheers of the crowd, as well as U.S. Senator Cory Booker, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Rep. Jerry Nadler, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator Dianne Feinstein after signing the "Respect for Marriage Act," a landmark bill protecting same-sex marriage, on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 13, 2022. Photo by Kevin Lamarque

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Politics Dec 13

WATCH: Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act, protecting same-sex and interracial marriages

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Nation Dec 08

Activists gather outside U.S. Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in case involving LGBT rights in Washington
Watch 5:21
Lawmakers pass landmark legislation aimed at protecting same-sex marriages

Congress gave final approval to a bill requiring all states to recognize same-sex and interracial marriages. It passed the House with nearly 40 Republicans joining Democrats in support. On the floor, arguments focused on protecting marriage rights against a conservative…

Politics Dec 08

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signs "The Respect for Marriage Act" on Capitol Hill
How the Respect for Marriage Act protects same-sex marriage rights, and where it falls short

If the Supreme Court reverses marriage equality, the landmark legislation offers protections for LGBTQ+ couples but does not amount to a national mandate.

By Kate Sosin, The 19th

Politics Dec 08

FILE PHOTO: A fountain in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington
WATCH: House passes bill protecting same-sex and interracial marriages

The House gave final approval Thursday to protections for same-sex marriages.

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Politics Nov 17

Gay Rights Supporters March On Washington For Equality And Marriage Rights
What is the Respect for Marriage Act?

The legislation requires that all states recognize any marriage that was legal in the state where it took place.

By Ryan Thomas

Nov 16

Mormon church backs same-sex marriage law, maintains relationships still sinful

By Sam Metz, Associated Press

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints voiced its support for proposed federal legislation safeguarding same-sex marriages, but said that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships against God's commandments.

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Sep 15

Watch 7:33
Republican Sen. Rob Portman discusses his support for bill to protect same-sex marriage

By Lisa Desjardins

The U.S. Senate is pushing off voting on a bill to protect same-sex marriage until after the midterms. The Respect for Marriage Act already passed the House with support from dozens of Republicans, but Senate negotiators could not get the…

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