H.J.Res. 88 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Marriage Protection Amendment
H.J.Res. 88 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the house — introduced on Jun 6, 2006, sponsored by Marilyn Musgrave with 134 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 6, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 134
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Protection Amendment - Declares that: (1) marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman; and (2) neither the U.S. Constitution nor the constitution of any state shall be 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
Marilyn Musgrave (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 127 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 6, 2006
- Passed the HouseJul 18, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (Jul 18, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 18, 2006 · Failed236–187
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
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