Defense of Marriage Act

Summary

Defense of Marriage Act - Amends the Federal judicial code to provide that no State, territory, or possession of the United States or Indian tribe shall be required to give effect to any marriage between persons of the same sex under the laws of any other such jurisdiction or to any right or claim arising from such relationship. Establishes a Federal definition of: (1) "marriage" as only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife; and (2) "spouse" as only a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or wife.

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Timeline

1. 7 May 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 May 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 May 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 May 1996

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

   Source: Committee

5. 15 May 1996

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 30 May 1996

   Vote

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 4.

   Source: Committee

7. 30 May 1996

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 11 June 1996

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 12 June 1996

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.

   Source: Committee

10. 12 June 1996

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 9 July 1996

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 339.

    Source: Calendars

12. 9 July 1996

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-664.

    Source: Committee

13. 9 July 1996

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-664.

    Source: Committee

14. 10 July 1996

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 474 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3396 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

15. 11 July 1996

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 474 passed House.

    Source: Floor

16. 12 July 1996

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

17. 12 July 1996

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 342 - 67, 2 Present (Roll No. 316).

    Source: Floor

18. 12 July 1996

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 342 - 67, 2 Present (Roll No. 316).

    Source: Floor

19. 12 July 1996

    Floor

    Point of order conceeded and sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions. (consideration: CR H7501-7503)

    Source: Floor

20. 12 July 1996

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

21. 12 July 1996

    Floor

    Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.

    Source: Floor

22. 12 July 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Canady raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Canady stated that the amendment contained in the instructions was not germane to the content of the bill and was, therefore, in violation of the rules of the House. Conceded and Sustained by the Chair.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

23. 12 July 1996

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

24. 12 July 1996

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3396.

    Source: Floor

25. 12 July 1996

    Floor

    Motion to strike the enacting clause withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

26. 12 July 1996

    Floor

    Mr. Gunderson moved to strike the enacting clause.

    Source: Floor

27. 12 July 1996

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3396 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

28. 12 July 1996

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

29. 12 July 1996

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 474. (consideration: CR H7480-7506)

    Source: Floor

30. 12 July 1996

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3396 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

31. 12 July 1996

    Passed

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

32. 12 July 1996

    Floor

    Mr. Canady moved that the Committee rise.

    Source: Floor

33. 12 July 1996

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

34. 12 July 1996

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 474 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

35. 16 July 1996

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

36. 17 July 1996

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 499.

    Source: Calendars

37. 5 September 1996

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S9926)

    Source: Floor

38. 10 September 1996

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85-14. Record Vote No: 280.

    Source: Floor

39. 10 September 1996

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10100-10125, S10129)

    Source: Floor

40. 11 September 1996

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

41. 20 September 1996

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

42. 20 September 1996

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

43. 21 September 1996

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 104-199.

    Source: President

44. 21 September 1996

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

45. 21 September 1996

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

Versions

• Public Law · 22 September 1996 · Download file
• Enrolled Bill · 10 September 1996 · Download file
• Placed on Calendar Senate · 17 July 1996 · Download file
• Engrossed in House · 12 July 1996 · Download file
• Reported in House · 9 July 1996 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 7 May 1996 · Download file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cooley, Wes [R-OR-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Funderburk, David [R-NC-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hancock, Mel [R-MO-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Smith, Linda [R-WA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bono, Sonny [R-CA-44] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Miller, Dan [R-FL-13] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] · R · Cosponsor

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