H.R. 3313 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Marriage Protection Act of 2003
H.R. 3313 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the Marriage Protection Act of 2003, has passed the house — introduced on Oct 16, 2003, sponsored by John Hostettler with 48 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
- Oct 16, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Marriage Protection Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal judicial code to deny Federal courts jurisdiction to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation of: (1) the provision of the Defense of Marriage Act that provides that no State shall be required to give effect to any marriage between persons of the same sex under the laws of any other State; or (2) this Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Marriage Protection Act of 2004
Sponsor
John Hostettler (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 47 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 16, 2003
- Passed the HouseJul 22, 2004
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 7, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 22, 2004 · Passed233–194
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Marriage Protection Act of 2004House · Jul 22, 2004
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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