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H.Con.Res.25 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the Obama administration's discontinuing to defend the Defense of Marriage Act., 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Mar 21, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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  • 31% of users support H.Con.Res.25

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    • House Session 2011-04-14 (16:55:00-17:56:59) - Debt Help - July 30, 2012 by Robin - Res. 36–Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of HR 1473 (Subject to a Rule). Begin consideration of H. Con. Res. 34–Establishing the budget for the United States ...

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      As noted by Robin on July 30, 2012, "Res. 36–Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of HR 1473 (Subject to a Rule). Begin consideration of H. Con. Res. 34–Establishing the budget for the United States ..." (/url?q=http://debthelp.debtfreestatus.com/2012/07/30/house-session-2011-04-14-165500-175659/&sa=U&ei=uUkXUPeFA-Pv0gH374DACA&ved=0CEQQmAEwCA&usg=AFQjCNEshGGQJNcpwYGXOUDfNPMtqhFAwQ)
    • Mica Campaign Lies To Central Florida Voters - July 30, 2012 by Press Releases - In a misleading television ad attacking first-term Congresswoman Sandy Adams, Mica accuses her of voting against legislation, H. Con. Res. 34, which is Congressman Paul Ryan's .... July 25, 2012. A Few Serious Questions About Ron DeSantis. By Tom Til

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      As noted by Press Releases on July 30, 2012, "In a misleading television ad attacking first-term Congresswoman Sandy Adams, Mica accuses her of voting against legislation, H. Con. Res. 34, which is Congressman Paul Ryan's .... July 25, 2012. A Few Serious Questions About Ron DeSantis. By Tom Til" (/url?q=http://www.floridapoliticalpress.com/2012/07/30/mica-campaign-lies-to-central-florida-voters/&sa=U&ei=uUkXUPeFA-Pv0gH374DACA&ved=0CD8QmAEwBw&usg=AFQjCNEEXl2w8Dc6rxpXA3UfSQ1E8Bh0Sg)
    • H.Con.Res.134 | The Penn Ave Post - July 26, 2012 by http://www.pennavepost.com/ - H.Con.Res.134. Posted at 10:16 on July 26, 2012 by. Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado. (07/26/2012 legislative day) . .... See how Obama and Romney spend their $ in swing states http://t

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      As noted by http://www.pennavepost.com/ on July 26, 2012, "H.Con.Res.134. Posted at 10:16 on July 26, 2012 by. Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado. (07/26/2012 legislative day) . .... See how Obama and Romney spend their $ in swing states http://t" (/url?q=http://www.pennavepost.com/house-of-reps/h-con-res-134&sa=U&ei=N0wTUKGLJYGe8QSN6YGYCg&ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&usg=AFQjCNEO64zlgAJEVHmCdcaAvt8dDxM85w)

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    • Fleischmann Says He Could Not Disagree More With Obama On Gay Marriage Issue - May 10, 2012 by Chattanoogan - Congressman Chuck Fleischmann made the following statement in response to President Obama’s support for gay marriage. “I could not disagree more with the President’s support for gay marriage. Marriage is the union of one man and one woman ...

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      As noted by Chattanoogan on May 10, 2012, "Congressman Chuck Fleischmann made the following statement in response to President Obama’s support for gay marriage. “I could not disagree more with the President’s support for gay marriage. Marriage is the union of one man and one woman ..." (http://www.chattanoogan.com/2012/5/10/225798/Fleischmann-Says-He-Could-Not-Disagree.aspx)
    • - March 14, 2011 by Opposing Views - is making a great first impression by offering H. Con. Res. 25, which will give the House an opportunity to go on the record condemning the President's decision on DOMA and demanding the Justice Department resume its defense of DOMA in court. ...

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      As noted by Opposing Views on March 14, 2011, " is making a great first impression by offering H. Con. Res. 25, which will give the House an opportunity to go on the record condemning the President's decision on DOMA and demanding the Justice Department resume its defense of DOMA in court. ... " (http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2011/03/15/the-gaily-news-house-senate-take-on-doma-harassment-at-a-california-high-school-canadas-new-citizenship-guide/)
    • - March 09, 2011 by The State Column (blog) - ... Obama Administration's announcement that they would immediately stop defending portions of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Congressman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA) joined Republican leadership and colleagues in signing H.Con.Res. 25 by R

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      As noted by The State Column (blog) on March 09, 2011, " ... Obama Administration's announcement that they would immediately stop defending portions of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Congressman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA) joined Republican leadership and colleagues in signing H.Con.Res. 25 by R" (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/us-budget-showdown-threatens-government-shutdown/article1959996/)
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