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HJRES 88 109th Congress House Families Constitutional amendments Government Operations and Politics Law Marriage Same-sex marriage State constitutions Unmarried couples

Marriage Protection Amendment

Introduced: June 6, 2006 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: 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 236187 See who voted →
 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.

What's happening now July 18, 2006

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1