DOMA Repeal Moves Forward In Senate Judiciary Committee

[Tx4obama]

DOMA Repeal Moves Forward In Senate Judiciary Committee

WASHINGTON -- Next month, the Senate Judiciary Committee will be voting on legislation to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act, an important step forward in the fight for equality for same-sex couples.

"Next month, I will call up the Respect for Marriage Act for debate and a vote in the Judiciary Committee," said committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) in a statement on Friday. "The Respect for Marriage Act would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, which prevents thousands of American families from being protected by laws that help secure other American families. This is part of the nation's continuing fight for civil rights for all Americans."

The news was quickly heralded by many of the legislation's supporters, including Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), who enthusiastically tweeted about the announcement.

"If Democrats and Republicans can come together to do what's right in New York, I know we can do the same in Congress to do what's right for all of America. Now is the time to act on the federal level," Gillibrand added in a statement.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/14/doma-repeal-senate-judiciary-committee-same-sex-marriage_n_1011103.html

[Scurrilous]

1. K & R

:thumbsup:

[phylny]

2. I don't understand why there isn't legislation making divorce

illegal.

In defense of marriage and all :)