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State Senator Information
Wisconsin
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US Senators and their Comments on FMA
Senator's Name: Herb Kohl, Democrat
Website: http://kohl.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:
FMA Cloture in July 2004: This senator voted against the cloture concerning the FMA July 2004.
Senator's Name: Russell Feingold, Democrat
Website: http://feingold.senate.gov/
Federal DOMA in 1996: This senator voted against the federal DOMA in 1996 and against the Marriage Protection Amendment in 2004 and 2006.
Senator's Comments: Sen. Russ Feingold ?says he?ll fight a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage this year, while two of his would-be GOP challengers support the proposal.? Feingold: ?I don?t believe the U.S. Constitution should be used to deal with an issue like this. There?s no reason to interfere with states on this issue?There are certain things I have an obligation to do. I swore to uphold the Constitution.? The Hotline, January 13, 2004.
FMA Cloture in July 2004: This senator voted against the cloture concerning the FMA July 2004.


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