Respect for Marriage Act
The first version of the law was introduced to the House of Representatives in 2009, but this bill did not pass. It was introduced to Congress again in July 2022. On July 19, it was approved by the House (267–157). All Democrats, and 47 Republicans voted to pass the bill. On November 29, the bill was approved by the Senate (61–36) but with some changes. All Democrats and 12 Republicans voted to pass it. On December 8, 2022, the House approved the new version of the bill (258–169–1). All Democrats and 39 Republicans voted for it. On December 13, President Joe Biden signed the bill, making it law.