Which Republicans Voted Against Marriage Equality?

The Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that would protect same-sex and interracial marriages in the United States, has been passed by the Senate in a bipartisan vote. The bill, which includes a bipartisan amendment, was passed in a 62-37 procedural vote in the Senate. The legislation would provide federal protections for same-sex and interracial couples. The House vote reflected a shift among Republicans on same-sex marriage, as public opinion polls show that a majority of the party supports it. The legislation passed in a 267-157 vote, with 47 Republicans joining all Democrats in supporting the measure. Seven Republicans did not vote. The House voted 258-169 on Thursday in favor of passing the same-sex marriage bill with amendments from the Senate. The legislation has passed the US Senate, but 36 Republican senators have voted against it. The legislation, which would enshrine marriage equality protections into federal law, has been passed by all 50 Democrats. The House vote reflects a shift among Republicans on same-sex marriage, as public opinion polls show that a majority of the party supports it.