Bill clinton on gay marriage

Supreme Court decision legalized gay marriage. But 25 years ago today President Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act, defining marriage as a legal union between one man and one woman. The law also mandated states that banned same-sex marriages did not have to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states.

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Bill Clinton Comes Out in Support of Gay Marriage

Johnson and his husband have a 3-year-old daughter. He said he's thankful how far this country has come on same-sex marriage. Hunt, the executive director of the Pride Action Tank. Taylor said some are working to turn back progress on marriage equality. Welcome, Mickey. Manage MyDisney Account.

Log Out. Same-sex couples reflect on progress since the Defense of Marriage Act. Friday, September 24, A U. But 25 years ago today President Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act, defining marriage as a legal union between one man and one woman DOMA overwhelmingly passed both chambers of Congress before heading to Clinton's desk.

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