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H.J.RES.56: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 21, 2003
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2004
- See the twelve similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
133 (11 Democrats, 123 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman. Prohibits the Constitution or any State constitution, or State or Federal law from being construed to require that marital status or its legal incidents be conferred upon unmarried couples or groups.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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May 21, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Marilyn N. Musgrave (R-Colo.) |