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S.J.RES.40: Federal Marriage Amendment
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced July 7, 2004
- Latest Major Action July 15, 2004
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (1 Democrat, 19 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Federal Marriage 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 from being construed to require that marital status or its legal incidents be conferred upon any union other than that of a man and a woman.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 620.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res. 40 presented in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 155.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
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July 7, 2004 |
Introduced in the Senate by Wayne A. Allard (R-Colo.) |