Backgrounder on Marriage Protection Amendment

Democratic Policy Committee Report on S.J. Res. 1, the Marriage Protection Amendment, June 5, 2006.
Related documents and news:

  • S.J.RES.1, A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
  • U.S. Senator Wayne Allard (R-Colorado) statement on June 6, 2006 regarding the Marriage Protection Amendment that is currently being debated on the floor of the U.S. Senate.
  • WSJ free feature: Republicans Reignite Hot-Button Issues – Senate Votes on Gay Marriage, Estate Tax Are Aimed at Rallying Conservative Base
  • Senate Rejects Amendment on Gay Marriage
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