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Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition that reflects a stark turnaround in societal attitudes.
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The bipartisan legislation requires states to recognize all marriages that were legal where they were performed, and it would protect current same-sex unions if the Obergefell decision were overturned.
The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions.
The vote Thursday will send the legislation to President Joe Biden, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects a stunning turnaround in societal attitudes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition that reflects a stark turnaround in societal attitudes.
The bipartisan legislation would also protect interracial unions by requiring states to recognize legal marriages regardless of “sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.”
By Daniella Diaz, Clare Foran and Kristin Wilson, CNN The House voted to pass legislation on Thursday to protect same-sex and interracial marriage, the last step before the measure goes to President Joe Biden for his signature and becomes law.
The House on Thursday gave final approval to legislation to enshrine into federal law same-sex marriage rights, which included some religious liberty protections that helped win support from conservatives.
Most Republicans opposed the legislation and some conservative advocacy groups lobbied aggressively against it, arguing that it doesn’t do enough to protect those who want to refuse services for same-sex couples.
While the bill received GOP votes, most Republicans opposed the legislation and argued that marriage should be between one man and one woman, according to "what the Bible says."
The House is set to give final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages in federal law, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects a stunning turnaround in societal attitudes.
The House passed the Respect for Marriage Act on Thursday to ensure the federal government respects marriage licenses from states that have legalized same-sex unions.
The House voted to pass legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriage, the last step before the measure goes to President Biden for his signature and becomes law.
The US Congress on Thursday passed landmark legislation to protect same-sex marriage under federal law, and President Joe Biden has vowed to quickly sign
The legislation, which would also ensure federal protections for interracial marriages, has already passed the Senate. President Joe Biden is now expected to sign it into law.
The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects a stunning turnaround in societal attitudes.
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