H.J.Res. 56 — Federal Marriage amendment

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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.

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S.J.Res. 26A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
2003-11-25Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16030-16031)
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2003-05-21
Introduced in House
2003-05-21
Introduced in House
2003-05-21
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2003-06-25
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
2004-05-13
Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Federal Marriage amendment

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