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HJRES 88 109th Congress House

Marriage Protection Amendment

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

Introduced: June 6, 2006 See on congress.gov
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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 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 18, 2006 House · vote #378 On Passage Failed 236–187 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 18, 2006

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HJRES 91 Related bill Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
  • SJRES 1 Identical bill Marriage Protection Amendment
  • HRES 918 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Un…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 35
All 35 Democratic 1 Republican 17
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jul 17, 2006
BOEHNER, JOHN
· Jun 22, 2006
LINDER, JOHN
· Jun 15, 2006
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jun 13, 2006
 R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Jun 13, 2006
PUTNAM, ADAM
· Jun 9, 2006
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Jun 9, 2006
 R
Graves, Sam
Missouri · Jun 7, 2006
Marshall, Jim
· Jun 7, 2006
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Jun 6, 2006
Barrett, J.
· Jun 6, 2006
BARTON, JOE
· Jun 6, 2006
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 6, 2006
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jun 6, 2006
 R
Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jun 6, 2006
BROWN, HENRY
· Jun 6, 2006
CANTOR, ERIC
· Jun 6, 2006
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Jun 6, 2006
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Jun 6, 2006
Davis, Lincoln
· Jun 6, 2006
 R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jun 6, 2006
HOEKSTRA, PETER
· Jun 6, 2006
 R
Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Jun 6, 2006
RADANOVICH, GEORGE
· Jun 6, 2006
Rodgers, Cathy
· Jun 6, 2006
 R
Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Jun 6, 2006
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jun 6, 2006
SHADEGG, JOHN
· Jun 6, 2006
Shuster, Bill
· Jun 6, 2006
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jun 6, 2006
TAYLOR, GENE
· Jun 6, 2006
TIAHRT, TODD
· Jun 6, 2006
WAMP, ZACH
· Jun 6, 2006
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jun 6, 2006
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 6, 2006
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 88: Marriage Protection Amendment. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HJRES-88/
MLA
"H.J. Res. 88: Marriage Protection Amendment." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HJRES-88/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.J. Res. 88, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HJRES-88/.
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[H.J. Res. 88: Marriage Protection Amendment](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HJRES-88/)
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