Republicans and Democrats pass same-sex marriage bill in retort to Supreme Court

FILE – With the U.S. Capitol in the background, a person waves a rainbow flag as they participant in a rally in support of the LGBTQIA+ community at Freedom Plaza, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Washington. The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday, July, 19, 2022, to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns that the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access could jeopardize other rights criticized by many conservative Americans. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade abortion access could jeopardise other rights.

Democrats argued intensely and often personally in favour of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.