September 10, 1996. The Senate passed the "Defense of Marriage Act" which denied federal recognition of same-sex marriages. It passed 85-14 and was signed by President Clinton.
It's amazing how consistent administrations are. Again, it's my contention that the two primary parties in the US are more similar than dissimilar. It's no wonder I never end up voting.
Republicans and Democrats are no friends of libertarians. That's for sure.
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