To provide for the freedom of conscience of military chaplains with respect to the performance of marriages.
What it does: Adds SEC. 527. FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE OF MILITARY CHAPLAINS WITH RESPECT TO THE PERFORMANCE OF MARRIAGES at the end of subtitle C of title V
Sen. Roger F. Wicker (R-MS)What it changes
1 change to S. 1867 · shown in the bill's text
Adds SEC. 527. FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE OF MILITARY CHAPLAINS WITH RESPECT TO THE PERFORMANCE OF MARRIAGES at the end of subtitle C of title V
Adds a sectionIn S. 1867 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(d) Communication Plan.--The Secretary of each of the military departments shall develop a communication plan to ensure that the policy and recruitment plan are understood by military recruiters.
Inserted: SEC. 527. FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE OF MILITARY CHAPLAINS WITH RESPECT TO THE PERFORMANCE OF MARRIAGES.
Inserted: A military chaplain who, as a matter of conscience or moral principle, does not wish to perform a marriage may not be required to do so.
Original wording
At the end of subtitle C of title V, add the following:
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At the end of subtitle C of title V, add the following:
SEC. 527. FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE OF MILITARY CHAPLAINS WITH RESPECT TO THE PERFORMANCE OF MARRIAGES.
A military chaplain who, as a matter of conscience or moral principle, does not wish to perform a marriage may not be required to do so.
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1056 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
November 30, 2011
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1056 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
November 30, 2011
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8013, S8015-8021)
November 30, 2011
Amendment SA 1056 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
November 30, 2011
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7943)
November 29, 2011
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7885)
November 28, 2011
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1056 proposed by Senator McCain for Senator Wicker.
November 18, 2011
Amendment SA 1056 proposed by Senator McCain for Senator Wicker. (consideration: CR S7787-7790; text: CR S7789) To provide for the freedom of conscience of military chaplains with respect to the performance of marriages.
November 18, 2011
Senate amendment submitted
November 16, 2011