Michael Rogers on Gay Marriage
Voting Record
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
In 2010, the House voted to overturn the policy of don't ask, don't tell. Michael Rogers voted against repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Michael Rogers voted against repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Constitutional Amendment
In 2006 and 2004, the House voted on adding a constitutional amendment to establish that marriage shall consist of one man and one woman. It sought to ensure that no measure enacted in one state could be enforced in another state. The measures failed in both 2006 and 2004 with the support of most Republicans and the opposition of most Democrats. Michael Rogers voted in favor of the 2006 constitutional amendment attempt.
Michael Rogers voted in favor of the 2006 constitutional amendment attempt.
Constitutional Amendment
In 2006 and 2004, the House voted on adding a constitutional amendment to establish that marriage shall consist of one man and one woman. It sought to ensure that no measure enacted in one state could be enforced in another state. The measures failed in both 2006 and 2004 with the support of most Republicans and the opposition of most Democrats. Michael Rogers voted in favor of the 2004 constitutional amendment attempt.
Michael Rogers voted in favor of the 2004 constitutional amendment attempt.
Marriage Protection Act of 2004
The Marriage Protection Act of 2004 sought to ensure that no State shall be required to give effect to any marriage between persons of the same sex under the laws of any other State. Although the bill passed the house in roll call 410, it was not voted on in the US Senate. Michael Rogers voted in favor of the Marriage Protection Act.
Michael Rogers voted in favor of the Marriage Protection Act.
Sponsored and Cosponsored Legislation
Session-111; Bill Number-H J Res 37; Constitutional Amendment Defining Marriage - Cosponsor
Requires marriage in the United States to consist only of a legal union of a man and a woman. Prohibits any federal or state court from having jurisdiction to determine whether the Constitution or any state constitution requires the legal incidents of marriage to be conferred upon any union other than a legal union between one man and one woman. Prohibits requiring any state to give effect to any public act, record, or judicial proceeding of any other state concerning a union between persons of the same sex that is treated as a marriage, or as having the legal incidents of marriage, under the laws of such other state.
Session-111; Bill Number-H J Res 37; Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Definition - Cosponsor
Requires marriage in the United States to consist only of a legal union of a man and a woman. Prohibits any federal or state court from having jurisdiction to determine whether the Constitution or any state constitution requires the legal incidents of marriage to be conferred upon any union other than a legal union between one man and one woman. Prohibits requiring any state to give effect to any public act, record, or judicial proceeding of any other state concerning a union between persons of the same sex that is treated as a marriage, or as having the legal incidents of marriage, under the laws of such other state.
Session-110; Bill Number-H J Res 22; Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Definition - Cosponsor
Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of a legal union of a man and a woman. Prohibits any federal or state court from having jurisdiction to determine whether the U.S. Constitution or any state constitution requires the legal incidents of marriage to be conferred upon any union other than a legal union between one man and one woman.