HJRES 106
108th Congress
House
Families
Constitutional amendments
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Marriage
Same-sex marriage
State constitutions
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
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Became law
Sep 30, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 30, 2004
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 227 - 186 (Roll no. 484). (text: CR H7895)
Sep 30, 2004
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7933)
Sep 30, 2004
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 106.
Sep 30, 2004
DEBATE - Pursuant to House Resolution 801, the House proceeded with two hours and thirty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 106.
Sep 30, 2004
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.
Sep 30, 2004
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 801. (consideration: CR H7895-7934)
Sep 30, 2004
Rule H. Res. 801 passed House.
Sep 28, 2004
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.
Sep 23, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 23, 2004
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2004 | House · vote #484 | On Passage | Failed | 227–186 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English 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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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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