Respect For Marriage Act Signing At White House: Photos Of Biden, Sam Smith, Cyndi Lauper & More

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Elissa Anderson, Sabrina Picou

December 13, 2022 6:41PM EST

U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Respect For Marriage Act on Dec. 13, 2022. See photos of the ceremony that took place at The White House here!

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President Joe Biden Signs Respect For Marriage Act

President Joe Biden Signs Respect For Marriage Act — United States President Joe Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act on Dec. 13, 2022. The ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC alongside VP Kamala Harris and First Lady Jill Biden. The law protects same-sex and interracial marriages, which Biden has been speaking about often in recent months.

While signing the act into law, Biden handed over the pen to Harris, who is in an interracial marriage herself. Nancy Pelosi and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff were also in attendance and applauded in approval. Biden took to Twitter that morning to reveal the exciting news. “Today, I sign the Respect for Marriage Act into law – a landmark civil rights bill that honors the courage and sacrifice of generations of couples who fought for marriage equality and equal rights,” he wrote.

Later, he also tweeted about how happy he was to sign the act into law. “Today is a good day. Today, America takes another step toward equality. Toward liberty and justice not just for some, but for all. Because today, I sign the Respect for Marriage Act into law,” the president penned. Scroll through the gallery to see celebrities like Cyndi Lauper and more at the ceremony!

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Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper — “True Colors” singer Cyndi Lauper lifted her fist up in support of the Respect For Marriage Act at The White House on Dec. 13, 2022. She wore a hot-pink winter coat that also matched her hot-pink bottoms. The longtime equal rights activist also styled her look with a black scarf for the ceremony.

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Sam Smith

Sam Smith — Singer Sam Smith performed at The White House on the day the Respect For Marriage Act was signed into law on Dec. 13. The singer rocked a long black coat for the ceremony and waved at the audience.

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Joe & Jill Biden

Joe & Jill Biden — President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden strolled between US Marines before Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Dec. 13. The first lady rocked a light-blue dress that also matched her blue coat for the ceremony. Biden, for his part, went classic with a black coat over his suit.

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President Joe Biden Signs The Act Into Law

President Joe Biden Signs The Act Into Law — US President Joe Biden looked joyful as he signed the Respect For Marriage Act into law on Dec. 13, 2022. Speaker of The House Nancy Pelosi looked over Biden’s shoulder and smiled while at the event.

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The White House Lights Up In Rainbow Colors

The White House Lights Up In Rainbow Colors — Upon the signing of the Respect For Marriage Act, The White House was lit up in rainbow colors to celebrate the landmark legislation. Hundreds of people appeared at the ceremony to celebrate.

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Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper — Cyndi Lauper rocked a monochromatic look in a hot-pink coat and matching trousers. She also styled her light purple tresses in a spikey updo for the ceremony. She completed the look with black leather boots and a black scarf.

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Sam Smith

Sam Smith — Sam Smiths sings at the ceremony for the Respect For Marriage Act on Dec. 13, 2022. The musician wore a black coat, a white button-up shirt, and a pearl necklace.

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Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi — Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi also made an appearence at the historic ceremony on Dec. 13, 2022. The politician wore a white blouse and paired it with a beige coat that featured purple lapels.

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Vice President Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris — Kamala Harris delivered a speech at The White House to celebrate the Respect For Marriage Act on Dec. 13, 2022. The VP wore dark coat over a burgundy top and scarf for the event.

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People Celebrate The Respect For Marriage Act

People Celebrate The Respect For Marriage Act — Aparna Shrivastava, right, takes a photo with Shelby Teeter, as Joe Biden signed the act into law. They draped the LGBT flag over them as they smiled for their selfie at The White House on Dec. 13, 2022.

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