The U.S. House approved legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, recognizing all marriages considered legal under state law.

HOUSE PASSES SAME-SEX MARRIAGE BILL IN RETORT TO HIGH COURT

All 220 Democrats voted for it, while 47 Republicans also chose to support it.

One of those was Nebraska Representative Don Bacon. He joined NTV News for a one-on-one interview, giving his reasoning for support.