We have noted earlier that Washington D.C. is NOW recognizing same-sex marriages from other states.
NOW!!! Some oppositiion is unfolding: Two bills were introduced to block the recent D.C. recognition. The bill is inked by 28 Republicans and 2 Democrats as co-sponsors.
HRC:
"The first, H.R.2608 is a bill to “define marriage for all legal purposes in the District of Columbia to consist of the union of one man and one woman.” It was introduced by Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio with 33 co-sponsors.
"The second, H.J.Res.54 is a resolution that formally “disapproves” of the elected DC council and Mayor’s decision to recognize marriages of same-sex couples performed in other jurisdictions. Introduced by Rep. Paul Broun of Georgia, the resolution is the first step if Congress tries to use its formal role in overruling the District’s local affairs. However even if this bill does not progress, marriage equality opponents may use the DC appropriations process to harm families headed by same-sex couples."
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