| Senator's Name: |
Jeff Bingaman , Democrat |
| Website: |
http://bingaman.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: |
?Senator Jeff Bingaman says the constitution isn?t the place to place to wage a battle over gay marriage. The New Mexico Democrat says Washington talks about amending the constitution whenever a complicated issue arise [sic]. He says that?s not always the most appropriate response.? ? Albuquerque Dateline, The Associated Press, February 25, 2004. Sen. Jeff Bingaman said he ?opposed? (the amendment). Bingaman: ?We do not need to amend the Constitution to resolve the question of same-sex marriage. ?In my view, the states are the right place for this issue to be decided? ? The Hotline, 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: |
Pete Domenici, Republican |
| Website: |
http://domenici.senate.gov/ |
| Federal DOMA in 1996: |
This senator voted for the federal DOMA in 1996 and for the Marriage Protection Amendment in 2004 and 2006. |
| Senator's Comments: |
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| FMA Cloture in July 2004: |
This senator voted for the cloture concerning the FMA in July 2004.
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