SJR 7 - Definition of Marriage - Indiana Key Vote
Jim Merritt, Jr. voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation-Joint Resolution.
Timeline
- Senate Joint Resolution Passed
- Jan. 29, 2008
- Introduced
- Jan. 8, 2008
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Title: Definition of Marriage
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Definition of marriage. Provides that marriage in Indiana consists only of the union of one man and one woman. Provides that Indiana law may not be construed to require that marital status or the legal incidents of marriage be conferred upon unmarried couples or groups.
Title: Definition of Marriage
- Phillip L. 'Phil' Boots (IN - R) (Out Of Office)
- Michael Andrew 'Mike' Delph (IN - R) (Out Of Office)
- Gary P. 'Doc' Dillon (IN - R) (Out Of Office)
- Jeff A. Drozda (IN - R) (Out Of Office)
- Brandt Hershman (IN - R) (Out Of Office)
- Robert N. Jackman (IN - R) (Out Of Office)
- Dennis K. Kruse (IN - R) (Out Of Office)
- Johnny W. Nugent (IN - R) (Out Of Office)
- Scott D. Pelath (IN - D) (Out Of Office)
- Marvin D. Riegsecker (IN - R) (Out Of Office)
- P. Eric Turner (IN - R) (Out Of Office)
- John M. Waterman (IN - R) (Out Of Office)
- Thomas K. Weatherwax (IN - R) (Out Of Office)
- R. Michael Young (IN - R)
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