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What is Nevada Senator Harry Reid's stance on the federal Defense Of Marriage Act?
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In May 2012, Senator Reid announced that he supports the repeal of DOMA. Previously, he had stated publicly that he was opposed to same-sex marriage. In 1996, he voted to enact DOMA. However, in 2004, he voted against an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would have also banned same-sex marriage.
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What is Nevada Senator Dean Heller's stance on the federal Defense Of Marriage Act?
Senator Heller publicly opposes same-sex marriage and believes marriage should be limited to heterosexuals only. He also voted against the Employment Non-Discrimination Act which would have prohibited discrimination against gays and lesbians.
What is Nevada Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's position on repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
Ms. Berkley favors repeal and is co-sponsoring a bill to overturn DOMA.
What is Nevada Congressman Joe Heck's position on repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
Congressman Heck has a zero percent (0%) rating from the Human Rights Campaign with respect to issues of gay and lesbian rights. He is not a supporter of same-sex marriage.
Did the US District Court for the District of Nevada ever rule on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act?
No and it never will, since the Defense of Marriage Act was struck down by the United States Supreme Court on June 26, 2013 and June 26, 2015.
What state does harry reid serve as senator for?
Nevada
Who is the senator of Nevada?
Harry Reid and Dean Heller, as of August 2014, are the two U.S. Senators from Nevada. Reid is a member of the Democratic Party, and Heller is a member of the Republican Party.
When will same-sex marriage be legal in Nevada?
Same-sex marriage became legal in Nevada on October 6, 2014.
Did the Supreme Court of Nevada rule on the constitutionality of Nevada's ban on same-sex marriage?
As of May 2014, the supreme court of Nevada hasn't ruled on the constitutionality of Nevada's ban on same-sex marriage.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Reno Nevada?
Yes. Same-sex marriage is legal in Nevada as of October 6, 2014.
Senator from Nevada?
Harry Reid (D) and John Ensign (R).
Only 24 percent of Nevada is controlled by the Federal government?
False. The Federal Government currently controls 86% of Nevada.
Is a gay marriage legal in Nevada?
Yes
