Respect for Marriage Act
Official title: “To repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The Senate passed it 61 to 36 on November 29, 2022, with 3 senators who did not vote.
The House passed it 258 to 169 on December 8, 2022, with 1 member voting Present and 4 who did not vote.
It became law on December 13, 2022.
The question on the official record: House, “On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment”. Senate, “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 8404”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 39 | 169 | 1 | 4 |
| House Democrats | 219 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Republicans | 12 | 36 | 0 | 2 |
| Senate Democrats | 47 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senate independents | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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