S.J.Res. 40 · 108th Congress

Marriage resolution

Stage
Did not pass
Introduced
2004-07-07
Latest action
2004-07-15 · Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Federal Marriage 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 from being construed to require that marital status or its legal incidents be conferred upon any union other than that of a man and a woman.