President Clinton signs the Defense of Marriage Act. This act denies federal benefits to same-sex spouses in the event that same-sex marriage becomes legal, and allows states to disregard same-sex marriages if they are performed in other states.
President Clinton signs the Defense of Marriage Act. This act denies federal benefits to same-sex spouses in the event that same-sex marriage becomes legal, and allows states to disregard same-sex marriages if they are performed in other states.