House Passes Bill Protecting Same-Sex, Interracial Marriage
Clip: 7/19/2022 | 9m 37sVideo has Closed Captions
Local members of Congress weigh in on the fight to protect marriage equality and more.
House lawmakers pass the Respect for Marriage Act. The legislation protects same-sex and interracial marriages nationwide. The bill is a reaction to the Supreme Court's recent ruling that overturned federal abortion rights. But, the bill's fate in the Senate looks grim.
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House Passes Bill Protecting Same-Sex, Interracial Marriage
Clip: 7/19/2022 | 9m 37sVideo has Closed Captions
House lawmakers pass the Respect for Marriage Act. The legislation protects same-sex and interracial marriages nationwide. The bill is a reaction to the Supreme Court's recent ruling that overturned federal abortion rights. But, the bill's fate in the Senate looks grim.
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