Bill to Repeal Defense of Marriage Act Clears Key Committee Hurdle
Bennet Applauds Judiciary Committee Approval as Key Step Toward Marriage Equality
Nov 10, 2011
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Respect for Marriage Act – which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) – by a vote of 10 to 8. He is a cosponsor of the bill.
“The repeal of DOMA is long overdue,” Bennet said. ...