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Constitutional Amendment on Marriage Fails
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Posted on 06/07/2006 8:37:51 AM PDT by andy58-in-nh

Edited on 06/07/2006 11:34:52 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

Constitutional Amendment on Marriage Fails

Wednesday, June 07, 2006 WASHINGTON — A constitutional amendment to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman stalled Wednesday in a 49-48 vote, but conservative backers say they are pleased to have had the vote nonetheless.

"For thousands of years, marriage — the union between a man and a woman — has been recognized as an essential cornerstone of society. ... We must continue fighting to ensure the Constitution is amended by the will of the people rather than by judicial activism,” said Senate Majority leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., after the vote.

A constitutional amendment needs two-thirds votes to pass, but first had to get through the procedural cloture vote, which requires 60 senators to agree to end the debate and move toward final passage.

Shy 11 votes to go to a final debate, few crossed the political aisle to vote against their party's majority position. Republican Sens. John McCain, Susan Collins, Olympia Snowe, Judd Gregg, Arlen Specter, Lincoln Chafee and John Sununu voted against the cloture vote. Democratic Sens. Ben Nelson and Robert Byrd voted for it, as they did in 2004. Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel and Demcratic Sens. Chris Dodd and Jay Rockefeller were absent.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: arlensphincter; articlefive; constitution; defenseofmarriage; gayagenda; getbacktowork; heteronormative; heterosexualagenda; homosexualagenda; idiotfundies; mccainlovespervs; more2006trolls; newerfederalism; perverts; pervertsenators; pudding; statesrights; statesvotearticlev; wasteoftime; what10thamendment
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To: BostonCreamPie

Ask me how much my life has changed

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It really is not all about you and your life.


61 posted on 06/07/2006 9:13:52 AM PDT by maica (Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle --Abraham Lincoln)
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To: BostonCreamPie
It's not propoganda

Oh, yes, it is. The gays have subtely hijacked the media in various ways to convince people A) that the gay lifestyle is as normal as the heterosexual and then B) that gay marriage is actually an acceptable alternative to a heterosexual marriage. Convincing people of lies is by definition propoganda.

The US political system can handle several issues being worked on at once. Yes, pushing back high taxes and prosecuting a successful WOT are essential. There's also room for pushing back the growing culture of sexual perversity.

63 posted on 06/07/2006 9:15:56 AM PDT by Siena Dreaming
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To: BostonCreamPie

Not zotted yet?


64 posted on 06/07/2006 9:17:23 AM PDT by DBeers (†)
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To: GovernmentShrinker
Good. Now perhaps the Senate can move forward with more pressing matters, like terrorism and illegal immigration and abolishing the death tax.

I agree that terrorism and immigration are at least as pressing, and need to be taken up . The estate tax needs to go, too, but it does not rise to the level of a critical issue. I happen to think that marriage is critical for the survival of our culture.

The political problem is that the Senate will no sooner act on terrorism and illegal immigration than it was compelled to do on the defense of marriage (where it lined up and punted). It will not act on terroism because it has delegated that responsibility to the Federal bureaucracy (largely DHS).

I predict the Senate will also "punt" on immigration because many Senators want to be able to claim they were on this side - or that side, depending on their audience. A sad state of affairs, but there it is.

66 posted on 06/07/2006 9:18:02 AM PDT by andy58-in-nh
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To: ClearCase_guy

simple...
don't move to Texas...


67 posted on 06/07/2006 9:18:10 AM PDT by fhlh (Polls are for Strippers.)
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To: BostonCreamPie
Yep. Disagreement=troll. Oh well...I'm sure I'll be banned soon for pointing out that this seems like a waste of time.

Welcome, noob. Bad news--a Federal Marriage Amendment will be passed. How do I know? Because the homo-agenda is one that most Americans find abhorrent. And because the pathological obsession within the homo-promo movement demands that they continue pressing the issue with increasing vigor until the people shout ENOUGH ALREADY!

That day is coming sooner than you think.
68 posted on 06/07/2006 9:18:26 AM PDT by Antoninus (I don't vote for liberals -- regardless of party.)
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To: BostonCreamPie
Wow, you are scared of some pretty amusing things. GAY GUYS HOLDING HANDS!! SOMEONE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!! I have absolutely no idea what this has to do with FMA. Homosexual couples can make out in public or hold hands to their hearts content now, and will be able to do so whether the FMA passes or not.

This tells me everything I need to know about you. You are either a troll or you have no idea about the institution of marriage and family. No more needs to be said.

70 posted on 06/07/2006 9:21:39 AM PDT by Bassfan (No cheese please)
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To: maica

That wasn't gay marriage. That was throwing someone in jail or fining them for consensual sex with an adult in their own homes.


71 posted on 06/07/2006 9:25:19 AM PDT by BJClinton (There's plenty of room for all God's creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes.)
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To: BostonCreamPie
I'd settle for one at this point!

Well, for one the WOT is actually going quite well.

You sound bitter and hopeless. I suspect a move out of one of the highest taxing states might brighten things up for you.

73 posted on 06/07/2006 9:26:23 AM PDT by Siena Dreaming
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To: MarineBrat
How do you come to the conclusion that recognizing what is already obvious is discrimination?

These types of social issues should remain state issues. Let's not turn the Constitution into a scrapbook of social do's and dont's.

74 posted on 06/07/2006 9:27:11 AM PDT by zarf (John Edwards is the most annoying person in America.)
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To: So Cal Rocket
Both my senators voted against it. I guess those letters the parish sent out to Menendez (D-NJ) didn't help.

Hope it hurts him in the coming election.

75 posted on 06/07/2006 9:28:01 AM PDT by mware (Americans in armchairs doing the job of the media.)
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To: BostonCreamPie

There are more of us than you may think, which is what makes some others here itchy. I'm from a red state, and there's definitely a place on this forum for us. I'm not pro-gay marriage, but treated as though I am simply because I don't think a constitutional amendment should be passed on an issue like this.

Looks like the lawmakers agree with me.


77 posted on 06/07/2006 9:28:50 AM PDT by linda_22003
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To: Bassfan

Hey! What's wrong with homosexual "marriage"? After all, it's an entirely natural (common among all animal species) and healthy alternative lifestyle.

Uh, fudge packing not routine in animals? AIDS?

Oh wait.


78 posted on 06/07/2006 9:31:43 AM PDT by OldArmy52 (China & India: Doing jobs Americans don't want to do (manuf., engineering, accounting, etc))
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To: Siena Dreaming
What's with the 2 New Hampshire Senators? They are generally conservative. I wonder why they went with the Dems on this.

As with most New England Republicans, ours are "squishy". They feel they need to appeal to regional Liberal consitutencies (in NH - that means Portsmouth, Concord, Peterborough and Keene) in order to win re-election. In large measure, they are correct. Unprincipled - but correct.

80 posted on 06/07/2006 9:31:59 AM PDT by andy58-in-nh
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