DETROIT –
Congressman John Conyers (D-Detroit) said May 16 that the votes are in place in the House Judiciary Committee, which he chairs, to repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act. Gay rights advocates have been working to get the law repealed as more states pass laws allowing same-sex couples to get married.
"Well in my committee, yes, but in the House and Senate, that's a different question," Conyers said in terms of a DOMA repeal passing.
Asked if he supported marriage equality for the gay community, the Congressman replied, "Sure. I always have."
A repeal of DOMA would open the door to allowing marriages of same-sex partners performed in others states to be recognized throughout the state, as well as the federal government.
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