Donald M. Payne (D-NJ) - Family & Society

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The Constitution should not be amended to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Payne voted against the Marriage Protection Amendment

The United States should issue a formal apology for slavery. Co-sponsored H.RES.194 seeking a national apology for slavery.

EVIDENCE: Is affirmative action necessary? Yes

EVIDENCE: Is affirmative action constitutional? Yes

UNKNOWN: What legal rights to a relationship of consenting adults should be available for same-sex couples?

UNKNOWN: Should marriage be defined as a union between one man and one woman?

UNKNOWN: Are there circumstances under which you support capital punishment?

UNKNOWN: Is the use of contraceptives immoral?

UNKNOWN: Is there convincing evidence that a higher being exists?

UNKNOWN: Should marijuana be legal?

UNKNOWN: Should the Pledge of Allegiance include the phrase "under God"?

UNKNOWN: Should schools teach Intelligent Design as a scientific theory?

UNKNOWN: Is feminism relevant?

UNKNOWN: Should drugs be legalized?

UNKNOWN: Is homosexuality a choice?

UNKNOWN: Should local and state governments be able to use eminent domain to acquire and transfer properties for private uses that have public benefits?

UNKNOWN: Should marijuana be legalized for medicinal use?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. enact a constitutional amendment prohibiting the burning of the American flag?

UNKNOWN: Should morality and religion play a role in the making of public policy?

UNKNOWN: Are there persuasive non-religious reasons to prohibit same-sex marriage?

UNKNOWN: Are religious beliefs vital to society?

UNKNOWN: Should the government allow same-sex couples to adopt children?

UNKNOWN: Should the death penalty be available in cases of child rape?

UNKNOWN: Has the 'War on Drugs' been effective in curbing illegal drug use?

UNKNOWN: Should undocumented immigrants be granted in-state tuition benefits?

UNKNOWN: Should the government regulate marriage?

UNKNOWN: Can doubt be part of faith?

UNKNOWN: Is homosexuality immoral?

UNKNOWN: Should government funding be available to religious organizations for the purpose of performing a social good?

UNKNOWN: Should African Americans receive reparations for slavery?

UNKNOWN: Is the death penalty an effective crime deterrent?

UNKNOWN: Should public displays of religious content be permitted?

UNKNOWN: Was President Obama's statement about Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s arrest appropriate?

UNKNOWN: Should prisons be privatized?

UNKNOWN: Is there a non-religious basis for universal principles of morality?

UNKNOWN: Are there persuasive reasons to prohibit same-sex couples from raising children?

UNKNOWN: Should homosexuals be allowed to enter the clergy?

UNKNOWN: Should the government mandate paid parental leave?

UNKNOWN: Should minors be exempt from the death penalty?

UNKNOWN: Have you ever smoked marijuana?