H.J.Res. 22 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
H.J.Res. 22 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 6, 2007, sponsored by Daniel E. Lungren with 46 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
- Feb 6, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of a legal union of a man and a woman. Prohibits any federal or state court from having jurisdiction to determine whether the U.S. Constitution or any state constitution requires the legal incidents of marriage to be conferred upon any union other than a legal union between one man and one woman.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel E. Lungren (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 46 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2007
- 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. (Mar 1, 2007)
Other Families bills in the 110th Congress
- H.R. 6893: Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
- S. 2982: Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act of 2008
- H.J.Res. 89: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
- S. 803: Child Support Protection Act of 2007
- S. 1965: Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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