A bill to protect the democratic process and the right of the people of the District of Columbia to define marriage.
Latest action · Feb 2, 2010 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2010
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Prohibits the government of the District of Columbia from issuing a marriage license to any couple of the same sex until the people of the District have the opportunity to hold a referendum or initiative on the question of whether the District should issue same-sex marriage licenses.
Cosponsors 8
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 2, 2010.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-LA | David Vitter | Original | Feb 2, 2010 |
| R-OK | James M. Inhofe | Original | Feb 2, 2010 |
| R-TX | John Cornyn | Original | Feb 2, 2010 |
| R-WY | Michael B. Enzi | Original | Feb 2, 2010 |
| R-UT | Orrin G. Hatch | Original | Feb 2, 2010 |
| R-KS | Pat Roberts | Original | Feb 2, 2010 |
| R-MS | Roger F. Wicker | Original | Feb 2, 2010 |
| R-KS | Sam Brownback | Original | Feb 2, 2010 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | Referred Feb 2, 2010 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 2, 2010Introduced in Senate
- Feb 2, 2010Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 4430 | District of Columbia Referendum on Marriage Act of 2010 | Related bill | Jan 13, 2010 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A bill to protect the democratic process and the right of the people of the District of Columbia to define marriage.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Families.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 2, 2010Introduced in Senate
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