Democrats in the House and Senate have been quick to applaud the Supreme Court's decision striking down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) — even though they voted for it back in 1996.
For example, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said yesterday's court decision marked a "great, historic day for equality" and called DOMA "absurd." Yet he voted for the act.
Other Democrats who voted for DOMA yet cheered its demise include Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois and Ben Cardin of Maryland - who both voted for the act while in the House - Patrick Leahy of Vermont, Patty Murray of Washington, Chuck Schumer of New York, and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer of Maryland.
