HJRES 88
109th Congress
House
Families
Constitutional amendments
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Marriage
Same-sex marriage
State constitutions
Unmarried couples
Marriage Protection Amendment
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Jul 18, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 18, 2006
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 236 - 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 378). (text: CR H5297)
Jul 18, 2006
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5320)
Jul 18, 2006
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 918, the House proceeded with 90 minutes of general debate on H.J. Res. 88.
Jul 18, 2006
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 88 with 1 hour 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. 88 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.
Jul 18, 2006
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 918. (consideration: CR H5297-5321)
Jul 18, 2006
Rule H. Res. 918 passed House.
Jul 17, 2006
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 918 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 88 with 1 hour 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. 88 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.
Jun 6, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 6, 2006
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2006 | House · vote #378 | On Passage | Failed | 236–187 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Protection Amendment - Declares that: (1) marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman; and (2) neither the U.S. Constitution nor the constitution of any state shall be construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents of marriage be conferred upon any other union.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
19
R
Calvert, Ken
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McCaul, Michael T.
R
Turner, Michael R.
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Rogers, Harold
R
Graves, Sam
R
Aderholt, Robert B.
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
R
Blackburn, Marsha
R
Boozman, John
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Carter, John R.
R
Cole, Tom
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Foxx, Virginia
R
Lucas, Frank D.
Rodgers, Cathy
R
Rogers, Mike D.
R
Sessions, Pete
R
Smith, Christopher H.
R
Wicker, Roger F.
R
Wilson, Joe
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 88: Marriage Protection Amendment. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HJRES-88/
"H.J. Res. 88: Marriage Protection Amendment." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HJRES-88/.
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