| Senator's Name: |
Bill Nelson, Democrat |
| Website: |
http://billnelson.senate.gov/ |
| Federal DOMA in 1996: |
This senator was elected in 2000, therefore not present for the federal DOMA in 1996. The senator voted against the Federal Marriage Amendment in 2004 and 2006. |
| Senator's Comments: |
Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Tallahassee, opposed gay marriage. ?I'm opposed to gay marriage, but I believe in civil rights to provide fair treatment for things such as property inheritance and hospital visitation? ? Gannett News Service, February 25, 2004.
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| FMA Cloture in July 2004: |
This senator voted against the cloture concerning the FMA July 2004.
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| Senator's Name: |
Mel Martinez, Republican |
| Website: |
http://martinez.senate.gov/ |
| Federal DOMA in 1996: |
This senator was elected in 2004, therefore not present for the federal DOMA vote in 1996 nor for the Marriage Protection Amendment (MPA) in 2004. The senator voted for the MPA in 2006. |
| Senator's Comments: |
"Martinez will support a constitutional amendment to protect the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman.? Source: Campaign Website, ?On the Issues,? 2 Jul. 2005, MelforSenate.org
?I support the Federal Marriage Amendment because I believe that marriage should be between one man and one woman.? Source: MelforSenate.org
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| FMA Cloture in July 2004: |
This senator was elected in 2004, therefore not present for the FMA cloture vote in July 2004.
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