United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

SCONRES 11 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the Obama administration's discontinuing to defend the Defense of Marriage Act.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2212)

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Condemns the Obama administration's direction that the Department of Justice (DOJ) should discontinue defending the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and demands that the DOJ continue to defend DOMA in all instances.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2212)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCONRES 11 do?
Condemns the Obama administration's direction that the Department of Justice (DOJ) should discontinue defending the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and demands that the DOJ continue to defend DOMA in all instances.
Who sponsors SCONRES 11?
SCONRES 11 is sponsored by James Inhofe (R).
What is the current status of SCONRES 11?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SCONRES 11?
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