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Bill or resolution detail

HR 8404

Respect for Marriage Act

Congress117th
Origin chamberHOUSE
Current statusEnacted
Record identity

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IntroducedJul 18, 2022
Status dateDec 13, 2022
Policy areaCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Became Public Law No: 117-228.

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Jerrold NadlerDemocratic PartyPRIMARY
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Official chronology

Actions

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Dec 13, 2022 · BecameLaw

Became Public Law No: 117-228.

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Dec 13, 2022 · President

Became Public Law No: 117-228.

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Dec 8, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences

On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 164 (Roll no. 514).

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Dec 8, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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Dec 8, 2022 · Floor

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res 1510, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Nadler motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 8404.

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Dec 8, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Dec 8, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1510, Mr. Nadler moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H8827-8839)

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Dec 8, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 258 - 169, 1 Present (Roll no. 513). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H8827)

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Dec 8, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences

Perlmutter moved to reconsider the vote on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 8404.

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Dec 8, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences

Mr. Cicilline moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote

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Dec 8, 2022 · NotUsed

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 258 - 169, 1 Present (Roll no. 513).(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H8827)

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Dec 8, 2022 · Floor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Objection heard.

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Nov 30, 2022 · Floor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Nov 29, 2022 · Floor

Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S6844)

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Nov 29, 2022 · Floor

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6831-6846)

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Nov 29, 2022 · Floor

Passed Senate under the order of 11/28/22, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 36. Record Vote Number: 362. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6771)

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Nov 29, 2022 · Floor

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate under the order of 11/28/22, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 36. Record Vote Number: 362.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6771)

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Nov 28, 2022 · Floor

Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 6490) fell when cloture was invoked on SA 6487 in Senate.

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Nov 28, 2022 · Floor

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6809, S6817)

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Nov 17, 2022 · Floor

Measure laid before Senate by motion.

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Nov 17, 2022 · Floor

Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 6490) made in Senate.

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Nov 17, 2022 · Floor

Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6772)

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Nov 17, 2022 · Floor

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 23. Record Vote Number: 357.

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Nov 17, 2022 · Floor

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6770)

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Nov 16, 2022 · Floor

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6715-6725)

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Nov 16, 2022 · Floor

Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 37. Record Vote Number: 356.

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Nov 14, 2022 · Floor

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S6642)

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Nov 14, 2022 · Floor

Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6642)

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Jul 21, 2022 · Calendars

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 449.

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Jul 20, 2022 · Calendars

Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

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Jul 19, 2022 · Floor

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 157 (Roll no. 373). (text: CR H6719)

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Jul 19, 2022 · Floor

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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Jul 19, 2022 · Floor

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1232. (consideration: CR H6719-6728)

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Jul 19, 2022 · Floor

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8294, H.R. 8373 and H.R. 8404. Provides for one of hour of general debate on each bill as well as one motion to recommit. Amendments are made in order. Resolution also provides for en bloc suspension authority. H. Res. 1230 is considered adopted.

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Jul 19, 2022 · Floor

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8404.

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Jul 19, 2022 · Floor

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 157 (Roll no. 373).(text: CR H6719)

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Jul 19, 2022 · Floor

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8404, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Jordan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jul 19, 2022 · Floor

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6859)

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Jul 19, 2022 · Floor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Jul 19, 2022 · Floor

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1232 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8294, H.R. 8373 and H.R. 8404. Provides for one of hour of general debate on each bill as well as one motion to recommit. Amendments are made in order. Resolution also provides for en bloc suspension authority. H. Res. 1230 is considered adopted.

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Jul 18, 2022 · IntroReferral

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Official text changes

Amendments

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Copied official fact6493Amendment SA 6493 Not Agreed To In Senate By Yea Nay Vote. 45 52. Record Vote Number: 361.

To eliminate a private right of action.

Nov 29, 2022
Copied official fact6487Amendment SA 6487 Agreed To In Senate By Unanimous Consent.

In the nature of a substitute.

Nov 29, 2022
Copied official fact6488Proposed Amendment SA 6488 Withdrawn In Senate. (Consideration: CR S6844)

To add an effective date.

Nov 29, 2022
Copied official fact6482Amendment SA 6482 Under The Order Of 11/28/2022, Not Having Achieved 60 Votes In The Affirmative, Was Not Agreed To In Senate By Yea Nay Vote. 48 49. Record Vote Number: 359.

To improve the bill.

Nov 29, 2022
Copied official fact6489SA 6489 Fell When SA 6488 Withdrawn.

To add an effective date.

Nov 29, 2022
Copied official fact6496Amendment SA 6496 Not Agreed To In Senate By Yea Nay Vote. 45 52. Record Vote Number: 360.

To improve the bill.

Nov 29, 2022
Copied official fact6492SA 6492 Fell When SA 6491 Fell.

To add an effective date.

Nov 28, 2022
Copied official fact6491SA 6491 Fell When SA 6490 Fell.

To add an effective date.

Nov 28, 2022
Copied official fact6490SA 6490 (The Instructions Of The Motion To Refer) Fell When Cloture Invoked SA 6487.

To add an effective date.

Nov 28, 2022
Referral and jurisdiction

Committees

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Votes

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