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State Senator Information
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US Senators and their Comments on FMA
Senator's Name: Jon Tester, Democrat
Website: http://tester.senate.gov/
Federal DOMA in 1996: This senator was elected in 2006, therefore was not present to vote on the federal DOMA or the Marriage Protection Amendments.
Senator's Comments:
FMA Cloture in July 2004:
Senator's Name: Max Baucus, Democrat
Website: http://baucus.senate.gov/
Federal DOMA in 1996: This senator voted for the federal DOMA in 1996 but against the Marriage Protection Amendment in 2004 and 2006.
Senator's Comments: Baucus said he supports traditional marriage, but has misgivings about amending the Constitution. ?Changing the Constitution of the United States of America is a very serious business and should only be used as a last resort,? Baucus said in a written statement. ?Helena Dateline, The Associated Press, February 26, 2004.

Interview: Regarding an amendment forbidding homosexual marriage: Q:?[W]ould you argue it?s a state issue? Sen. Baucus: Partly it?s procedural, partly it is a state issue, primarily- it is a state issue. It sounds like something I would not- it would have to be a steep uphill climb for me to support it. Q: If states start recognizing homosexual marriage, would that be good policy, or do you think it would be harmful- not necessarily from your legislative position, but your personal view? Baucus: As is the case today, that?s up to the states. ? ?Senators Hesitant to Back Frist on Marriage Amendment,?  Human Events Online, July 11, 2003.
FMA Cloture in July 2004: This senator voted against the cloture concerning the FMA July 2004.


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