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California is the only state in the Union where Proposition 8 was put before voters. The purpose of Proposition 8 was to eliminate the existing right of same-sex couples to marry in California. Similar ballot measures have been voted on in other states, but in no other case was the right already in existence. In other states, the ballot measure had a different name. Arizona is the only state where such a measure was voted down. In all other states where it was put before voters, the measure passed.
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What is involved in California proposition 8?
California's Proposition 8 amendment is the restriction of recognizing same-sex marriages. It was voted on and passed in November of 2008. As of 2012, this proposition is still under appeal.
How many votes were cast against California's Proposition 8?
6,401,482 Californians voted against Proposition 8 (47.76%) in November 2008. A vote against Proposition 8 was a vote in favor of same-sex marriage.
How can you make a sentence using the word proposition?
A couple of months ago law makers made propositions OR I voted no on proposition 8
Was California's Proposition 8 for or against same-sex marriage?
Against. That is to say, if you voted in favor of Proposition 8, you were agreeing to amend the California State Constitution to prevent same-sex couples from legally marrying in that state going forward. If you voted against Proposition 8, you were in favor of same-sex marriage continuing in California.
How many people voted for same-sex marriage in California?
6,401,482 Californians (47.76%) voted against Proposition 8 in November 2008. A vote against Proposition 8 was equivalent to voting to continue to permit same-sex marriage in California.
Why did California's Proposition 8 pass?
It passed because a majority of the voters in California voted in favor of it (52.24%). A minority of 47.76% voted against it.
Was California's Proposition 8 saying that same-sex couples can marry?
No. Same-sex couples could already marry in California when Proposition 8 was voted on. Proposition 8 asked if the state constitution of California should be amended to take away the right of same-sex couples to marry.
How many people voted for California's Proposition 8?
On November 5, 2008, 7,001,084 people (52.24% of those who voted) voted to eliminate the existing right of same-sex couples to marry in California.
Is proposition 8 only for California?
Specifically, the proposition 8 (2008) in California which bans gay marriage applies only to California. Other states have had different proposition 8's which deal with different matters, and California has had different proposition 8's in different years.
Is the repeal of California's Proposition 8 currently before the US Supreme Court?
No. The US Supreme Court ruled California's Proposition 8 unconstitutional on June 26, 2013.
Is the validity of California's Proposition 8 an issue correctly decided by the US Supreme Court?
The matter is properly decided by the Supreme Court because the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which overturned Proposition 8 as unconstitutional, has refused to review its decision en banc, thereby leaving the United States Supreme Court as the only remaining forum for appeal
Was California's Proposition 8 wrong?
Yes. That's what the Supreme Court of California basically said when it overturned Proposition 8. Also, on February 7, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th District ruled that California's Proposition 8 violated the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution by discriminating against a group of people, namely gay men and lesbians.
