House Passes Bill Protecting Same-Sex Marriage, Sending It to Biden’s Desk

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Supporters of same-sex marriage say the Respect for Marriage Act marks the most significant gay-rights legislation to pass in Congress in more than a decade.

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WASHINGTON—House lawmakers approved legislation Thursday that would cement same-sex marriage rights into federal law, a Democratic-led measure that .css-1h1us5y-StyledLink{color:var(--interactive-text-color);-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1h1us5y-StyledLink:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;} has moved through Congress with some Republican support despite misgivings among conservatives.

The vote was 258 to 169, with all Democrats present joined by 39 Republicans in backing the measure. It now goes to President Biden for his signature.

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Supporters of same-sex marriage say the Respect for Marriage Act marks the most significant gay-rights legislation to pass in Congress in more than a decade. .css-1i2ud9c-CreditTag{font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase;} Photo: Joshua Roberts/REUTERS. .css-mbn33i-AuthorLink{color:var(--interactive-text-color);font-style:var(--font-style-italic);}.css-mbn33i-AuthorLink:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;} Katy Stech Ferek .css-gmqp3n-FollowButton{display:inline;margin:0 8px;}.css-gmqp3n-FollowButton ufc-follow-author-widget:not(.hydrated){display:inline-block;width:60px;} print. Listen to article. (2 minutes) WASHINGTON—House lawmakers approved legislation Thursday that would cement same-sex marriage rights into federal law, a Democratic-led measure that .css-1h1us5y-StyledLink{color:var(--interactive-text-color);-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1h1us5y-StyledLink:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;} has moved through Congress with some Republican support despite misgivings among conservatives. The vote was 258 to 169, with all Democrats present joined by 39 Republicans in backing the measure. It now goes to President Biden for his signature. Continue reading your article with a WSJ membership. View Membership Options. Already a member? .css-16c7pto-SnippetSignInLink{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;cursor:pointer;} Sign In. DoorDash : $25 off your $30+ order + free delivery with DoorDash coupon code. Walmart : Walmart coupon: $20 off your $50+ order. Expedia : Today's Expedia promo code: Extra 10% off your stay. Best Buy : Save 15% or more on the Best Buy deal of the Day. Target : 25% Off sitewide with this Target Promo Code. Nike : Nike promo code: Additional 20% off select styles.