H.J.Res. 89 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
H.J.Res. 89 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 22, 2008, sponsored by Paul C. Broun with 91 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 22, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 91
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Protection Amendment - Defines marriage in the United States as consisting only of the union of a man and a woman. Prohibits either the U.S. Constitution or the constitution of any state from being construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents of marriage be conferred upon any other union.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Paul C. Broun (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 84 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 22, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Jul 28, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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