Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Protection 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.

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Timeline

1. 23 September 2004

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 September 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 September 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 28 September 2004

   Reported

   Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 801 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 106 with 2 hours and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. During consideration of H.J.Res. 106 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the joint resolution to a time designated by the Speaker Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

   Source: Floor

5. 30 September 2004

   Passed

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

   Source: Floor

6. 30 September 2004

   Vote

   On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 227 - 186 (Roll no. 484). (text: CR H7895)

   Source: Floor

7. 30 September 2004

   Vote

   Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 227 - 186 (Roll no. 484).(text: CR H7895)

   Source: Floor

8. 30 September 2004

   Floor

   The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7933)

   Source: Floor

9. 30 September 2004

   Floor

   Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 106 with 2 hours and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. During consideration of H.J.Res. 106 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the joint resolution to a time designated by the Speaker Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

   Source: Floor

10. 30 September 2004

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 801. (consideration: CR H7895-7934)

    Source: Floor

11. 30 September 2004

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 801 passed House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 23 September 2004 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Burns, Max [R-GA-12] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Nussle, Jim [R-IA-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Beauprez, Bob [R-CO-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] · R · Cosponsor

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