Joe Barton - Gay Marriage
Summary
Congressman Barton has voted in favor of the Defense of Marriage Act, in favor of a constitutional amendment to define marriage as between one man and one woman, and in favor of the marriage protection act.
Voting Record
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
In 2010, the House voted to overturn the policy of don't ask, don't tell. Joe Barton voted against repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Joe Barton 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. Joe Barton voted in favor of the 2006 constitutional amendment attempt.
Joe Barton 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. Joe Barton voted in favor of the 2004 constitutional amendment attempt.
Joe Barton 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. Joe Barton voted in favor of the Marriage Protection Act.
Joe Barton voted in favor of the Marriage Protection Act.
Defense of Marriage Act
The Defense of Marriage Act Amends the Federal judicial code to provide that no State, territory, or possession of the United States or Indian tribe shall be required to give effect to any marriage between persons of the same sex under the laws of any other such jurisdiction or to any right or claim arising from such relationship. Establishes a Federal definition of: (1) "marriage" as only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife; and (2) "spouse" as only a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or wife. The bill passed the house on roll call 316 in 1996 and eventually became US law. Joe Barton voted in favor of the Defense of Marriage Act.
Joe Barton voted in favor of the Defense of Marriage Act.
Sponsored and Cosponsored Legislation
Marriage Protection Act of 2009 - Cosponsor
Amends the federal judicial code to deny federal courts jurisdiction to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation of, or the validity under the Constitution, of the provision of the Defense of Marriage Act declaring 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.
Marriage Protection Act of 2007 - Cosponsor
To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act.