The Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") was a federal law that enacted two major provisions with regards to marriage.
The law was signed into affect by Bill Clinton on 1996 September 21. On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that DOMA's prohibition of federal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA"), 1 U.S.C. § 7 and 28 U.S.C. § 1738C.
Mr. Amash strongly supports the Defense of Marriage Act and opposes same-sex marriage.
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.
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 In any event, DOMA has been struck down as unconstitutional and is no longer in effect.
He believes in traditional marriage.
As a senator, he could vote to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA").
He is a supporter of same-sex marriage.
Senator Sessions is opposed to gay marriage.
Senator McCain is opposed to gay marriage.
Senator Lugar does not support gay marriage.
Senator Wicker is opposed to gay marriage.
Senator Blunt is against gay marriage.