The United States constitution actually does not mention marriage of any kind, straight, gay or otherwise. Although several amendments have been put forth none have them have been included.
Now constitutions of the various states may or may not have had amendments added to either disallow or allow gay marriages.
There are several legal arguments that the 9th and 14th Amendments prohibit restrictions on same-sex marriage, and the Full Faith and Credit Clause (Article IV, Section 1) comes into play when considering whether a same-sex marriage validly performed in one state must be recognized by another state. However, the court cases involving these arguments have not been fully played out yet. It is expected that this will likely be resolved in front of the Supreme Court in the next few years (2-3 at the most).
The amendment to the U.S. Constitution banning slavery was the 13th Amendment.
Yes. In 2006, 81% of Tennessee voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage.
No. The Tea Party supports an amendment to the United States Constitution banning all legal recognition of same-sex relationships.
Yes. In 2006, 56% of Colorado voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage. That amendment has since been ruled unconstitutional by state and federal courts.
Yes. In August 2004, 71% of Missouri voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage in that state. The amendment has since been struck down as unconstitutional.
Governor Perry is opposed to same-sex marriage. He supported an amendment to the Texas constitution banning gay marriage. He has stated that homosexuality is a choice and that gays and lesbians should choose abstinence.
Yes. In 2004, 62% of Ohio voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage and civil unions.
No. Wuensche, a republican presidential candidate, favors an amendment to the United States Constitution banning same-sex marriage. He also opposes civil unions and adoption by gay couples.
Yes. On November 5, 2002, 57% of Nevada voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage in Nevada. This amendment has since been struck down as unconstitutional.
Yes. On November 6, 2008, 62% of Florida voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage and civil unions. That amendment has since been struck down as unconstitutional.
Yes. In 2005, 70% of Kansas voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage and civil unions in Kansas. That amendment was struck down as unconstitutional on November 4, 2014.
Yes. On November 2, 2004, 86% of Mississippi voters ratified an amendment to the state constitution banning same-sex marriage in Mississippi. That amendment was struck down as unconstitutional on November 25, 2014.