Reps. David Cicilline and Jerrold Nadler introduce the DOMA repeal bill

A bill to repeal DOMA, the ban of federal recognition of same-sex marriages, was introduced into the House just moments ago. Rep. Jerrold Nadler has put together a group of 102 Representatives, including Reps. Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer, openly-gay Reps. Barney Frank, John Conyers, Tammy Baldwin, Jared Polis and freshman David Cicilline.

Read: “Americans To DOMA: Drop Dead“

Nadler, the ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, has attempted this before, but feels it has a greater chance of passage this year, although most believe in a Republican-held House the bill will not pass, even if it does get to a floor vote.

Reps. John Conyers, and Jerrold Nadler introduce the DOMA repeal bill

Images courtesy of Freedom To Marry

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