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H.J.Res. 56

Joint ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
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Committee
Latest Action · May 13, 2004
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Congress
108th (2003–2005)
Introduced
May 21, 2003
Cosponsors (131)
11D 120R
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Constitutional Amendment - Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman. Prohibits the Constitution or any State constitution, or State or Federal law from being construed to require that marital status or its legal incidents be conferred upon unmarried couples or groups.

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