![]() There is an important marriage amendment pendingĪbout which people on both sides of the aisle have strong feelings. Senator Daschle, in goodįaith, Friday, came to the floor and said we need to get to theīusiness at hand. Let's understand where we are on this issue. But some Republicans want to vote on anĪlternative, simpler version-leaving Republican leaders Union of a man and a woman and restricts the court's ability President Bush and Senate Republican leaders support theįederal Marriage Amendment, which defines marriage as the Yesterday found themselves outmaneuvered by Democrats andĭivided over which of two proposals to pursue. Vote on a constitutional amendment on same-sex ``marriage,'' Senate Republican leaders, who had been seeking a clear But it was brought to my attention and I did read the I am not an avid reader of the Washington Times. The administration is wading into deep waters, fracturingįamilies, and merging the church and the state. Senators indicate they are less than willing to try. Would help a traditional conception of marriage. Anyway, it is debatable that an amendment Should expect a parent to disregard an offspring for a Would be finely attuned to all the arguments. This time, the human aspect of the debate was tooĪs the mother of a lesbian, Lynne Cheney, of necessity, Political wives back their husbands, regardless of personalįeelings. Typically, vice presidents support their presidents and Marriage is illustrative of just how divisive it's become. With her husband, Vice President Dick Cheney, on same-sex Lynne Cheney, champion of conservative causes, parted company The plan to redefine marriage in a constitutional amendmentĬould not be a better election year wedge. Which is certainly not a bed of liberalism, published a very short Has been in existence for many years, a Gannett newspaper in Reno, NV, President, the Reno Gazette-Journal, a newspaper that ![]() Is there objection? Without objection, it is Reversion back to Republicans, Senator Lautenberg will be recognized To 30 minutes then trying to balance out this time, following the Remarks the time revert to whatever the majority feels appropriate įollowing their remarks, that Senator Durbin will be recognized for up Senator Feingold be recognized for up to 30 minutes following his ![]() I simply ask unanimous consent that following my brief remarks, Will then follow with remarks by Senator Durbin for up to 30 minutes. Republicans will speak for whatever time they desire and the Democrats Yield 30 minutes to the Senator from Wisconsin. The majority and I want to say a few brief words now and then I will President, I have spoken to the manager of the bill for For complete and accurate display of this text, see the PDF.įrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [FEDERAL MARRIAGE AMENDMENT-MOTION TO PROCEED-Resumed Formatting necessary for an accurate reading of this text may be shown by tags (e.g., or ) or may be missing from this TXT display.
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