Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff in the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, arrives for a news conference on the steps of the Texas state Capitol, June 29, 2015, in Austin, Texas. The Respect for Marriage Act is an historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The measure would protect the rights of about a half million married couples. It passed the Senate and heads to the House in December 2022 for near-certain approval. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) **FILE**
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