H.J.Res. 32 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Marriage Protection Amendment
H.J.Res. 32 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 12, 2015, sponsored by Tim Huelskamp with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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
Tim Huelskamp (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 37 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Feb 12, 2015)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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