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- S.J.RES.26
S.J.RES.26: A joint resolution 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 Nov. 25, 2003
- Latest Major Action Nov. 25, 2003
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (1 Democrat, 10 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)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Nov. 25, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Wayne A. Allard (R-Colo.) |