Bill protecting same-sex and interracial unions clears US Congress

Fri, 09 Dec, 2022 - 04:04

Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The US House gave final approval on Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decades-long battle for nationwide recognition.

President Joe Biden has said he will promptly sign the measure, which requires all states to recognise same-sex marriages.

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