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H Amdt 1286 - Definition of Marriage Amendment - National Key Vote

Timeline

House Amendment Rejected
July 12, 1996
Introduced
July 12, 1996

Related Legislation

HR 3396 - Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Related Issues

Stage Details

Amendment - Amendment Rejected (House) (103-311) - July 12, 1996

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Title: Definition of Marriage Amendment

Amendment - Introduced (House) - July 12, 1996

Title: Definition of Marriage Amendment

Barney Frank (MA - D) (Out Of Office)