2022-07-27 11:22:59

Will Congress Codify Same-Sex Marriage into Law?



Will Congress Codify Same-Sex Marriage into Law?

The House of Representatives recently passed the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill intended to codify into law the right of all couples, including same-sex couples, to marry. The move comes after the right to an abortion–sanctified only in Supreme Court judicial precedent–was overturned by a conservative-dominated court. As of now, same-sex marriage is also legal as the result of the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling.

Surprisingly, 47 Republicans joined Democrats in voting for the bill, which has led to optimism among LGBTQ rights advocates that the Respect for Marriage Act might even pass the gridlocked Senate.

However, given Republican refusals to hand any political victory to Democrats, it is not a given that the Senate will pass the bill. One Republican representative, Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania, voted against the House bill just 3 days before attending his gay son’s wedding.

 

 Rising Up with Sonali is a radio and television show that brings progressive news coverage rooted in gender and racial justice to a wide audience. Rising Up With Sonali was built on the foundation of Sonali Kolhatkar's earlier show, Uprising, which became the longest-running drive-time radio show on KPFK in Los Angeles hosted by a woman. RUS airs on Free Speech TV every weekday.

Missed an episode?  Check out Rising Up on FSTV VOD anytime, or visit the show page for the latest clips.

#FreeSpeechTV is one of the last standing national, independent news networks committed to advancing progressive social change. 

#FSTV is available on Dish, DirectTV, AppleTV, Roku, Sling, and online at freespeech.org

Abortion Codification Democrats LGBTQ marriage act Republicans Same Sex Marriage Supreme Court

Human Rights and Equality

FSTV Speaks

The Fight for Civil Rights Isn’t Over | FSTV SPEAKS

The Fight for Civil Rights Isn’t Over | FSTV SPEAKS

KICK OUT THE CLOWNS - Watch on VOD Soon!

KICK OUT THE CLOWNS - Watch on VOD Soon!

How The Pink Tax Affects You! | Generation Girl Code

How The Pink Tax Affects You! | Generation Girl Code

Don’t Shop There: Hit Back Where It Hurts—Their Profits

Don’t Shop There: Hit Back Where It Hurts—Their Profits

FSTV Speaks

A Father’s Plea: Protect Trans Kids from Hate

A Father’s Plea: Protect Trans Kids from Hate

FSTV Speaks

Trans Youth Deserve Healthcare Not Barriers

Trans Youth Deserve Healthcare Not Barriers

Gay USA

Trump’s AIDS Cuts: Millions Expected to Die Worldwide! | Gay USA 4/23/2025

Trump’s AIDS Cuts: Millions Expected to Die Worldwide! | Gay USA 4/23/2025

Gay USA

Gay USA 2/19/2025 | Trump Attacks The Stonewall - We Fight Back

Gay USA 2/19/2025 | Trump Attacks The Stonewall - We Fight Back

This Week In White Supremacy- Presented by 1HoodMedia

No Kings Just Clowns | This Week In White Supremacy

No Kings Just Clowns | This Week In White Supremacy

KICK OUT THE CLOWNS - Watch on VOD Soon!

KICK OUT THE CLOWNS - Watch on VOD Soon!

Working Families Power Mass Call: Hands Off Our Health Care - Watch on Demand Now!

Working Families Power Mass Call: Hands Off Our Health Care - Watch on Demand Now!

The Stephanie Miller Show

Faithful Pack Mantra With Malcolm Nance | The Stephanie Miller Show

Faithful Pack Mantra With Malcolm Nance | The Stephanie Miller Show

Related

Gay USA

Trump’s AIDS Cuts: Millions Expected to Die Worldwide! | Gay USA 4/23/2025

Trump’s AIDS Cuts: Millions Expected to Die Worldwide! | Gay USA 4/23/2025

Democracy Now!

Hands Off!: Voices from the Largest Anti-Trump Protests Since His Return to Office | Democracy Now!

Hands Off!: Voices from the Largest Anti-Trump Protests Since His Return to Office | Democracy Now!

The Thom Hartmann Program

One Party Sells Lies, the Other Can't Sell Truth | Thom Hartmann

One Party Sells Lies, the Other Can't Sell Truth | Thom Hartmann

This Week In White Supremacy- Presented by 1HoodMedia

This Week In White Supremacy | Trojan Horses

This Week In White Supremacy | Trojan Horses

Proud Partners