Alabama Republicans slam bill codifying same-sex marriage

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

46% : The bill, which passed the House on Thursday, forces states to recognize same-sex marriages and provides protection for same-sex couples who fear the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn the Obergefell v. Hodges decision from 2015 that requires states to license and recognize such unions.
44% : Two U.S. House Republicans from Alabama slammed the body for passing a bill codifying same-sex marriage, claiming the Respect for Marriage Act is "deceptively titled" and will lead to discrimination against those who only believe in marriage between a man and a woman.
39% : "This bill is a gift to radical progressive activists and a politicized DOJ who are hostile to Americans who hold faith in anything other than a benevolent Big Government."Both Palmer and Moore said the legislation opens up "people of faith" and others who do not believe in same-sex marriage to lawsuits.
29% : This bill jeopardizes religious liberty for people of all faiths who do not support redefining marriage and will only accelerate discrimination against individuals, businesses, and organizations who refuse to promote same-sex unions," Palmer said.

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