My kind of "evolution."

[Behind the Aegis]

DOMA opposed by 133 House Democrats

Over 100 House members filed an amicus brief Thursday in support of a major challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act, saying the provision denying same-sex married couples federal rights is unconstitutional and undermines the interests of Congress.

The brief states the 133 House Democrats think the DOMA section defining marriage as a legal union only between one man and one woman “lacks a rational relationship to any legitimate federal purpose and accordingly is unconstitutional.”

“Many Members believe that Section 3 of DOMA violates the Constitution and should be struck down,” the brief states.

Under the DOMA provision in question, the federal government is not allowed to recognize the validity of same-sex marriages, meaning married gay and lesbian couples are treated as unmarried for federal purposes.

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Among those Democrats signing onto the amicus curiae, 14 members — including Hoyer — voted for the bill’s passage in 1996. Reps. Jim Clyburn, Robert Andrews, Earl Blumenauer, Rosa DeLauro, Loyld Doggett, Michael Doyle, Bob Filner, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Sander Levin, Nita Lowey, Richard Neal, Ed Pastor and Bobby Rush also supported DOMA in 1996. Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee voted present.

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[azurnoir]

1. Good enough well almost it's a start anyway

personally I've never seen what the deal is anyway if two people want to get married then get married it challenges no one

[DCKit]

2. What the minority said will be our bill of rights.

Their case for our rights was fucking brilliant, and a real class act.

They did and said these things, it's just a matter of time.