House passes same-sex marriage bill, with 47 Republicans and every Democrat voting in favor - CBS News

The Respect for Marriage Act would provide federal protections for same-sex and interracial couples. Senate Democrats are gauging GOP support for the measure, and the White House supports the bill.

Washington — The House on Tuesday passed the Respect for Marriage Act, which would protect marriage equality by repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and providing federal protections for same… [+6679 chars]

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