Senator Chuck Schumer

Senator CHUCK SCHUMER (D-NY) makes a statement to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee as they discuss the "Respect for Marriage Act," legislation which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). DOMA is the Clinton-era law that defined marriage between a man and a woman. The Committee voted 10-8 along party lines in favor for the Respect for Marriage Act.

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Senator CHUCK SCHUMER (D-NY) makes a statement to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee as they discuss the "Respect for Marriage Act," legislation which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). DOMA is the Clinton-era law that defined marriage between a man and a woman. The Committee voted 10-8 along party lines in favor for the Respect for Marriage Act.

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