S. 2980 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A bill to protect the democratic process and the right of the people of the District of Columbia to define marriage.
S. 2980 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 2, 2010, sponsored by Robert Bennett with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Prohibits the government of the District of Columbia from issuing a marriage license to any couple of the same sex until the people of the District have the opportunity to hold a referendum or initiative on the question of whether the District should issue same-sex marriage licenses.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert Bennett (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2010
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Feb 2, 2010)
More bills from Robert Bennett in the 111th Congress
Other Families bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 735: Protecting Incentives for the Adoption of Children with Special Needs Act of 2009
- S. 3817: CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010
- H.J.Res. 42: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
- H.R. 618: White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010 Act
- H.R. 1505: Birth Parent Assistance Act of 2009
- H.R. 4116: FVPSA Reauthorization Act of 2009
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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