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Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA"), 1 U.S.C. § 7 and 28 U.S.C. § 1738C.
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What is Michigan Congressman Justin Amash's position on repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
Mr. Amash strongly supports the Defense of Marriage Act and opposes same-sex marriage.
When did Defense of Marriage Act happen?
It apparently became unconstitutional when the first same-sex couple married and were denied some federal benefit. On June 26, 2013, the US Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") was unconstitutional.
Does the Federal Defense of Marriage Act create a difference between civil unions and marriage?
No. The Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") did not deal with civil unions. In any event, DOMA has been struck down as unconstitutional and is no longer in effect.
What is Oklahoma Congressman James Lankford's position on repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
He believes in traditional marriage.
How can John McCain fix same-sex marriage?
As a senator, he could vote to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA").
What is Alabama Senator Jeff Session's stance on the federal Defense Of Marriage Act?
Senator Sessions is opposed to gay marriage.
What is Arizona senator John McCain's stance on the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
Senator McCain is opposed to gay marriage.
What is Indiana Senator Richard Lugar's stance on the federal Defense Of Marriage Act?
Senator Lugar does not support gay marriage.
What is Missouri Senator Roy Blunt's stance on the federal Defense Of Marriage Act?
Senator Blunt is against gay marriage.
What is Tennessee Congressman Jim Cooper's position on repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
He is a supporter of same-sex marriage.
What is Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker's stance on the federal Defense Of Marriage Act?
Senator Wicker is opposed to gay marriage.
What were Democrats' views on the Defense of Marriage Act?
The 1996 Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") was passed with support from 118 Democratic members of the US House of Representatives, 32 Democratic US Senators and 1 Democratic President of the United States.
