Comments | chasenewport: H.R. 3313

chasenewport

H.R. 3313

Jul 22, 2004 15:02

House OKs Gay Marriage Jurisdiction BillWASHINGTON - Stung by a Senate setback on gay marriage, Republicans passed legislation in the House Thursday to prevent federal courts from ordering states to recognize same-sex unions sanctioned elsewhere ( Read more... )

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beachboyty July 22 2004, 15:30:12 UTC

Yeah, I watched the CSPAN live coverage of the debate and vote. It was a great debate and thought for sure the bill would narrowly lose. 17 of the 233 Republicans voted no, and 5 abstained. I was hoping there would be more. But I was really floored that 27 Democrats voted yes. I guess there are a lot more southern dixiecrats in the House than I had presumed ( ... )

chasenewport July 22 2004, 15:36:59 UTC

What an extreme abuse of power to attempt to cut people off from due process. This doesn't have a prayer of passing in the Senate, does it?

chasenewport July 22 2004, 15:41:56 UTC

I spoke to one of Cox's assistants this morning to urge him to vote against this. She assured me Representative Cox cares what his constituents think and that my voice would be heard. I told her, "I would hope so." He is going on my list of encumbants that need to go back to the private sector. When is he up for reelection?