The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 is being debated in the U.S. House of Representatives. It would give employment benefits, such as health care, to the same-sex domestic partners of federal employees.
An amendment, presented by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, which failed on a 15-20 vote, would have specifically protected the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Jordan is concerned H.R. 2517 could open the door to lawsuits, which could eventually overturn DOMA.
"It's basically an end run to redefine what marriage is and to undermine the Defense of Marriage Act," he said.
— Roger Greer
