Senate Joint Resolution 15 opposing same-sex marriage and the Obergefell decision was tabled in the Montana Legislature’s Judiciary committee. The resolution, brought by Sen. Rob Phalen, aimed to challenge the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Phalen’s bill did not pass, with Republican Sen. Sue Vinton and Democrats opposing it. Various groups, including the Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, spoke out against the resolution, citing progress made in LGBTQ+ rights. The resolution was also supported by organizations like MassResistance, labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Proponents of the resolution argued that Obergefell undermines religious freedom and traditional views on marriage, but research has consistently shown that being queer is not a choice. Despite opposition, the resolution had support from Republican leadership. Ultimately, the Senate Judiciary committee voted to table the resolution, with a mix of Republicans and Democrats on both sides of the issue.
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