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State Senator Information
Georgia
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US Senators and their Comments on FMA
Senator's Name: Johnny Isakson, Republican
Website: http://isakson.senate.gov/
Federal DOMA in 1996: This senator was elected in 2004, therefore not present for the federal DOMA vote in 1996. As a member for the House, the senator voted for the Marriage Protection Amendment in 2004. The senator voted for the MPA in 2006.
Senator's Comments: Co-Sponsor of H.J. Res. 56, a constitutional amendment declaring that marriage in the U.S. shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman

?Given the perceived reach of recent court decisions, I believe it is important that we protect and preserve the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman.? Source: 17 Jul. 2003, http://isakson.net

FMA Cloture in July 2004: This senator was elected in 2004, therefore not present for the FMA cloture vote in July 2004.
Senator's Name: Saxby Chambliss, Republican
Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Federal DOMA in 1996: As a U.S. Representative, this senator voted for the federal DOMA in 1996. The senator voted for the Federal Marriage Amendment in 2004 and 2006.
Senator's Comments: Co-sponsor of 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA); Co-Sponsor of Marriage Protection Amendment
FMA Cloture in July 2004: This senator voted for the cloture concerning the FMA in July 2004.


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