On Thursday, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler of Missouri broke down in tears on the House floor as she begged her colleagues to vote against the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that protects same-sex marriage. Netizens have since taken to social media to express rage over the Republican’s antics.RickRise@Rickrolled420@NoLieWithBTC Rittenhouse school of acting.26810@NoLieWithBTC Rittenhouse school of acting.Vicky Hartzler spent the first two minutes of her speech slamming the bill by claiming that its:“only purpose is to hand the federal government a legal bludgeoning tool to drive people of faith out of the public square and silence anyone who dissents.”As she reached the end of her speech, the 62-year-old said, while tearing up:“I’ll tell you my priority, to protect religious liberty, protect people of faith, and protect Americans who believe in the true meaning of marriage. I hope and pray that my colleagues will find the courage to join me in opposing this misguided and this dangerous bill.”She also called the bill “unnecessary” and said that “Obergefell is not in danger.” The latter was in reference to the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Obergefell v. Hodges 2015 case that required all states to recognize same-sex marriages and issue marriage licenses to everyone, including same-sex couples.Ritchie Torres@RitchieTorresAs I presided over the debate for the Respect for Marriage Act, I had to remind Republicans like Vicky Hartzler their time for debate expired.For too long, Republicans have tried to stop a full vision of marriage equality in America.Their time has expired.111541624As I presided over the debate for the Respect for Marriage Act, I had to remind Republicans like Vicky Hartzler their time for debate expired.For too long, Republicans have tried to stop a full vision of marriage equality in America.Their time has expired. https://t.co/gDNgsbWWXjThe Respect for Marriage Act, which Vicky Hartzler was in opposition of, required states to recognize any marriage made in another state and also repeal the federal “Defense of Marriage Act” that defined marriage between two straight people alone.Netizens react to Vicky Hartzler tearing up over gay marriageInternet users were flabbergasted by Vicky Hartzler’s opposition to same-sex marriage. Many could not believe that the Congresswoman would go to the lengths of crying over the existence of gay marriage. Several netizens wrote online that they hoped that she would not be returning the following year. It seems like their wishes have come true as she will not be returning in 2023 after losing her campaign for an open seat.Many were thrilled to hear that she will be exiting the House. The fact that her last stint was emotionally heavy for her only made netizens overjoyed.Stephen Webber@s_webberIf I could pick any possible way for Vicky Hartzler’s career to end it would literally be this way; in tears as she helplessly watches the House codify gay and interracial marriage rights. twitter.com/drdesrochers/s…Daniel Desrochers@drdesrochersVicky Hartzler built her political career in part on her opposition to gay marriage.Today, she broke down on the House floor, just as Congress was set to enshrine protections for same-sex marriage into law.kansascity.com/news/politics-…1863213Vicky Hartzler built her political career in part on her opposition to gay marriage.Today, she broke down on the House floor, just as Congress was set to enshrine protections for same-sex marriage into law.kansascity.com/news/politics-…If I could pick any possible way for Vicky Hartzler’s career to end it would literally be this way; in tears as she helplessly watches the House codify gay and interracial marriage rights. twitter.com/drdesrochers/s…Brad@BraddrofliTThis photo of hate is republican congresswoman, Vicky Hartzler who broke down in tears begging her colleagues to vote against a same-sex marriage bill. @VickyHartzlerMO you do you, sit down and enjoy your life with the person you love. Leave everyone else alone.23554This photo of hate is republican congresswoman, Vicky Hartzler who broke down in tears begging her colleagues to vote against a same-sex marriage bill. @VickyHartzlerMO you do you, sit down and enjoy your life with the person you love. Leave everyone else alone. https://t.co/ffzPaatIa7💀DeathMetalViking💀@DeathMetalVRep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo) cried harder about gays getting married than anyone did at the opening scene from "Up"12510Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo) cried harder about gays getting married than anyone did at the opening scene from "Up"Joni Lane@lane_joniThis is a disgrace to all of #Missouri. #VickyHartzler is yet another racist, homophobic, religion-pushing politician from our state. I am sorry. She does not represent all of us. She is a disgrace. twitter.com/ReallyAmerican…Really American 🇺🇸@ReallyAmerican1A Republican Congress member started crying on the House floor out of fear that LGBTQ couples will have the same rights as her.31426A Republican Congress member started crying on the House floor out of fear that LGBTQ couples will have the same rights as her. https://t.co/4kZxMI7EKXThis is a disgrace to all of #Missouri. #VickyHartzler is yet another racist, homophobic, religion-pushing politician from our state. I am sorry. She does not represent all of us. She is a disgrace. twitter.com/ReallyAmerican…Lindsey Simmons@LynzforCongressAll I can say is that in January, Vicky Hartzler will no longer be able to stand on the House floor and spew hate speech against our LGBTQ+ friends and family. A career built on bigotry and discrimination deserves to end with cowardly whimpers + treasonous tears.981119All I can say is that in January, Vicky Hartzler will no longer be able to stand on the House floor and spew hate speech against our LGBTQ+ friends and family. A career built on bigotry and discrimination deserves to end with cowardly whimpers + treasonous tears.Trish Fitzsimmons@trishbadish@drdesrochers Translation: Vicky Hartzler built her political career on bigotry and hatred. She should cry every day thinking about being a horrible person.523@drdesrochers Translation: Vicky Hartzler built her political career on bigotry and hatred. She should cry every day thinking about being a horrible person.beeriley🎄@ayhtdwgayi just want to sit here and yell about how horrible vicky hartzler is and how damaging her political views are but no one probably cares lol4i just want to sit here and yell about how horrible vicky hartzler is and how damaging her political views are but no one probably cares lolVictoria Brownworth #NotLeavingThisBirdApp@VABVOXRep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) is hyysterically crying over the fact that folks like me and The Wife are married. Hartzler wants you to think it's something to cry over instead of something to celebrate.844121Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) is hyysterically crying over the fact that folks like me and The Wife are married. Hartzler wants you to think it's something to cry over instead of something to celebrate.https://t.co/HVOWxJqlRKZak@zakclaphamSomeone please protect Vicky Hartzler from getting married to a woman. She’s very emotional about it52Someone please protect Vicky Hartzler from getting married to a woman. She’s very emotional about itIt seems like Hartzler’s tears were of no help. The bill was passed at 258 to 169 immediately after her speech. Several Missouri representatives, including Cori Bush and Emmanuel Cleaver, voted for the bill. Republican representative Ann Wagner was also among the 40 right-wingers who supported the bill. She is considered to be a more moderate congresswoman compared to her party colleagues.This is not the first time Vicky Hartzler has fought against the expansion of marriage protection. In the past, she strongly rallied for an amendment to be made into Missouri’s constitution that would define marriage as solely between a man and a woman.After the recent Respect for Marriage Act passed the Senate, it has since been headed to President Joe Biden’s desk, where it will be signed to be made into a law.