H.J.Res. 106 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
H.J.Res. 106 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Sep 23, 2004, sponsored by Marilyn Musgrave with 121 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 23, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 121
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Protection Amendment - Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman. Prohibits the Constitution or any State constitution from being construed to require that marital status or its legal incidents be conferred upon any union other than that of a man and a woman.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marilyn Musgrave (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 113 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 23, 2004
- Passed the HouseSep 30, 2004
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (Sep 30, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 30, 2004 · Failed227–186
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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