Wisconsin Referendum 1 (2006)

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Wisconsin Referendum 1 of 2006 is a so-called "defense of marriage amendment" that amended the Wisconsin Constitution to make it unconstitutional for the state to recognize or perform same-sex marriages or civil unions. The referendum was approved by 59% of voters supporting and 41% opposing during the 2006 November general elections.^[1]

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The text of the adopted amendment states:

Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state. A legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized in this state.^[2]

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[edit] External links

• The Money Behind the 2006 Marriage Amendments -- National Institute on Money in State Politics