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Take a look back at the history of interracial and same-sex marriages

Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff in the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court case that legalized same sex marriage nationwide, center, stands on the steps of the Texas Capitol, Monday, June 29, 2015, in Austin, Texas. Eric Gay/AP hide caption

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Law

Take a look back at the history of interracial and same-sex marriages

December 9, 2022 • With the House and Senate passing the Respect for Marriage Act, here is a look at some of the legal precedents surrounding interracial and same-sex marriages.

Bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage passes overwhelmingly in the House

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., leads a hearing on the future of abortion rights following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court on July 14. The House on Tuesday voted to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, a direct confrontation with the Supreme Court. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Politics

Bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage passes overwhelmingly in the House

July 19, 2022 • Wary of political fallout, GOP leaders didn't direct members to hold the party line against the bill and dozens of Republicans joined Democrats in passing it. But it will likely stall in the Senate.