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HR 8404Respect for Marriage Act

Congress 117 · introduced 2022-07-18

A bill to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and codify federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages.

Latest action: 2022-12-13 Signed by President

Sponsors

Action timeline

  1. · H11100 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. · Intro-H Introduced in House
  3. · 1000 Introduced in House
  4. · H38310 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. · H37100 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 157 (Roll no. 373). (text: CR H6719)
  6. · 8000 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 267 - 157 (Roll no. 373).(text: CR H6719)
  7. · H30000 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6859)
  8. · H8D000 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.
  9. · H35000 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  10. · H8D000 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8404.
  11. · H8D000 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.
  12. · H30000 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1232. (consideration: CR H6719-6728)
  13. · H1L220 Rule H. Res. 1232 passed House.
  14. · H1L210 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.
  15. Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  16. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 449.
  17. Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6642)
  18. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S6642)
  19. Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 37. Record Vote Number: 356.
  20. Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6715-6725)
  21. Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6772)
  22. 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.
  23. Measure laid before Senate by motion.
  24. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 23. Record Vote Number: 357.
  25. Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6770)
  26. 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.
  27. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6809, S6817)
  28. 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)
  29. · 17000 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)
  30. Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S6844)
  31. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6831-6846)
  32. Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  33. · H41931 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  34. · H41931 On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 164 (Roll no. 514).
  35. · H82000 Mr. Cicilline moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote
  36. · H41930 Perlmutter moved to reconsider the vote on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 8404.
  37. · H8D000 Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Objection heard.
  38. · H41610 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)
  39. · 19500 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)
  40. · H41400 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  41. · H8D000 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.
  42. · H40150 Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1510, Mr. Nadler moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H8827-8839)
  43. · E20000 Presented to President.
  44. · 28000 Presented to President.
  45. · E40000 Became Public Law No: 117-228.
  46. · 36000 Became Public Law No: 117-228.
  47. · E30000 Signed by President.
  48. · 36000 Signed by President.

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Inbound (47)

datefromtypeamountrolesource
2022-07-19Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandriacosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Wexton, Jennifercosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Allred, Colin Z.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Doyle, Michael F.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Levin, Andycosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Blumenauer, Earlcosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18McEachin, A. Donaldcosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Brown, Anthony G.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Murphy, Stephanie N.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Trone, David J.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Sarbanes, John P.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Neguse, Joecosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Garamendi, Johncosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Bera, Amicosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Takano, Markcosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Maloney, Carolyn B.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Spanberger, Abigail Daviscosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Porter, Katiecosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Phillips, Deancosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Kim, Andycosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheilacosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Strickland, Marilyncosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Hayes, Jahanacosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Malinowski, Tomcosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Lawson, Al, Jr.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Chu, Judycosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Jayapal, Pramilacosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Axne, Cynthiacosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Kelly, Robin L.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Demings, Val Butlercosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Lawrence, Brenda L.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18O'Halleran, Tomcosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Luria, Elaine G.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Fletcher, Lizziecosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Lamb, Conorcosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Roybal-Allard, Lucillecosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Speier, Jackiecosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Langevin, James R.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Butterfield, G. K.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Bourdeaux, Carolyncosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Pelosi, Nancysponsor_of_billsponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Wild, Susancosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Ryan, Timcosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Eshoo, Anna G.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Cleaver, Emanuelcosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Payne, Donald M.cosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship
2022-07-18Castor, Kathycosponsor_of_billcosponsorsponsorship

Who matters

Members ranked by combined influence on this bill: role (sponsor 5 / cosponsor 1), capped speech count from the Congressional Record, and recorded-vote engagement.

#MemberRoleSpeechesVotedScore
1Pelosi, Nancy (D, house CA-11)sponsor16
2Jayapal, Pramila (D, house WA-7)cosponsor34
3Chu, Judy (D, house CA-28)cosponsor23
4Fletcher, Lizzie (D, house TX-7)cosponsor23
5Castor, Kathy (D, house FL-14)cosponsor12
6Hayes, Jahana (D, house CT-5)cosponsor12
7Kelly, Robin L. (D, house IL-2)cosponsor12
8Kim, Andy (D, senate NJ)cosponsor12
9Takano, Mark (D, house CA-39)cosponsor12
10Allred, Colin Z. (D, house TX-32)cosponsor01
11Axne, Cynthia (D, house IA-3)cosponsor01
12Bera, Ami (D, house CA-6)cosponsor01
13Blumenauer, Earl (D, house OR-3)cosponsor01
14Bourdeaux, Carolyn (D, house GA-7)cosponsor01
15Brown, Anthony G. (D, house MD-4)cosponsor01
16Butterfield, G. K. (D, house NC-1)cosponsor01
17Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila (D, house FL-20)cosponsor01
18Cleaver, Emanuel (D, house MO-5)cosponsor01
19Demings, Val Butler (D, house FL-10)cosponsor01
20Doyle, Michael F. (D, house PA-18)cosponsor01
21Eshoo, Anna G. (D, house CA-16)cosponsor01
22Garamendi, John (D, house CA-8)cosponsor01
23Lamb, Conor (D, house PA-17)cosponsor01
24Langevin, James R. (D, house RI-2)cosponsor01
25Lawrence, Brenda L. (D, house MI-14)cosponsor01

Who's influencing them

Orgs ranked by combined money flow on this bill: LDA filings citing the bill + individual contributions in cycle 2026from donors whose employer matches the org name (Schedule A) to any principal committee in the "who matters" list above.

#OrgLDA filingsLDA spendDonor employeesEmployee donationsTotal
1not employed0$05,946$263,569$263,569
2self-employed0$01,027$43,553$43,553
3n/a0$0535$26,016$26,016
4none0$017$14,925$14,925
5self0$042$10,506$10,506
6self employed0$025$8,537$8,537
7cordish companies0$01$7,000$7,000
8minnesota urology0$015$6,500$6,500
9marcus & millichap0$01$5,000$5,000
10retired0$057$4,108$4,108
11na0$02$3,550$3,550
12incite.org0$01$3,500$3,500
13singleton shreiber llp0$01$3,500$3,500
14thegroup0$01$3,500$3,500
15unitleader0$01$3,300$3,300
16lihui lo0$02$3,000$3,000
17casa0$01$3,000$3,000
18becu0$03$2,580$2,580
19oracle corporation0$02$2,575$2,575
20sound credit union0$02$2,515$2,515
21us government0$01$2,500$2,500
22gowest credit union association0$03$2,250$2,250
23uc davis0$04$2,177$2,177
24thomas s. pattison md0$01$2,000$2,000
25dr strategic services llc0$01$2,000$2,000

Predicted vote

Aggregated from: actual roll-call votes (when present) → sponsor → cosponsor → party median (predicts YES when ≥25% of the caucus sponsored/cosponsored). Each row labels its confidence tier so you can see why a position was predicted.

17 predicted yes (3%) · 280 predicted no (52%) · 246 unknown (45%)

By party: · R: 0 yes / 277 no · D: 17 yes / 0 no / 246 unknown · I: 0 yes / 3 no

20 high-confidence positions (voted + sponsor + cosponsor)

Activity

Every typed-graph event involving this entity, newest first. Each row is one edge in the influence graph; click the date to jump to its provenance.

  1. 2022-07-19 · cosponsored by Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  2. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Jayapal, Pramila (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  3. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Neguse, Joe (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  4. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  5. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Speier, Jackie (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  6. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Malinowski, Tom (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  7. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Castor, Kathy (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  8. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Kelly, Robin L. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  9. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Wild, Susan (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  10. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Hayes, Jahana (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  11. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Doyle, Michael F. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  12. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Murphy, Stephanie N. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  13. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Demings, Val Butler (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  14. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Maloney, Carolyn B. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  15. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Lamb, Conor (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  16. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Bourdeaux, Carolyn (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  17. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Kim, Andy (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  18. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Wexton, Jennifer (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  19. 2022-07-18 · sponsored by Pelosi, Nancy (sponsor) · sponsorship
  20. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Luria, Elaine G. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  21. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Sarbanes, John P. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  22. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Takano, Mark (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  23. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Bera, Ami (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  24. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Garamendi, John (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  25. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Phillips, Dean (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  26. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Lawrence, Brenda L. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  27. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Fletcher, Lizzie (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  28. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Strickland, Marilyn (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  29. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Spanberger, Abigail Davis (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  30. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Eshoo, Anna G. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  31. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by McEachin, A. Donald (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  32. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Blumenauer, Earl (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  33. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Chu, Judy (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  34. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Roybal-Allard, Lucille (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  35. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Cleaver, Emanuel (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  36. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Payne, Donald M. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  37. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Ryan, Tim (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  38. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by O'Halleran, Tom (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  39. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Lawson, Al, Jr. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  40. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Porter, Katie (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  41. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Butterfield, G. K. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  42. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Langevin, James R. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  43. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Trone, David J. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  44. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Allred, Colin Z. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  45. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Brown, Anthony G. (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  46. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Levin, Andy (cosponsor) · sponsorship
  47. 2022-07-18 · cosponsored by Axne, Cynthia (cosponsor) · sponsorship

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