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The Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") was a federal law that enacted two major provisions with regards to marriage.
- Marriage as defined in federal law was defined to legal unions between a man and a woman.
- No state can be compelled to recognize a same-sex marriage performed by another state or foreign country.
The law was signed into affect by Bill Clinton on 1996 September 21. On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that DOMA's prohibition of federal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
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∙ 8y agoThe Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") was a federal law that prevented the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages and prevented states from being forced to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. The law has been struck down: the first part on June 26, 2013 and the second part on June 26, 2015, when the United States Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.
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What is the citation for the Defense of Marriage Act?
Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA"), 1 U.S.C. § 7 and 28 U.S.C. § 1738C.
What is Michigan Congressman Justin Amash's position on repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
Mr. Amash strongly supports the Defense of Marriage Act and opposes same-sex marriage.
When did Defense of Marriage Act happen?
It apparently became unconstitutional when the first same-sex couple married and were denied some federal benefit. On June 26, 2013, the US Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") was unconstitutional.
Does the Federal Defense of Marriage Act create a difference between civil unions and marriage?
No. The Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") did not deal with civil unions. In any event, DOMA has been struck down as unconstitutional and is no longer in effect.
What is Oklahoma Congressman James Lankford's position on repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
He believes in traditional marriage.
How can John McCain fix same-sex marriage?
As a senator, he could vote to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA").
What is Arizona senator John McCain's stance on the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
Senator McCain is opposed to gay marriage.
What is Indiana Senator Richard Lugar's stance on the federal Defense Of Marriage Act?
Senator Lugar does not support gay marriage.
What is Missouri Senator Roy Blunt's stance on the federal Defense Of Marriage Act?
Senator Blunt is against gay marriage.
What is Tennessee Congressman Jim Cooper's position on repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
He is a supporter of same-sex marriage.
What is Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker's stance on the federal Defense Of Marriage Act?
Senator Wicker is opposed to gay marriage.
What is Alabama Senator Jeff Session's stance on the federal Defense Of Marriage Act?
Senator Sessions is opposed to gay marriage.
