Montana Initiative 96

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Ballot measures 2004 Initiative 96

Initiative 96 of 2004 is a ballot initiative that amended the Montana Constitution to prevent same-sex marriages from being conducted or recognized in Montana. The Initiative passed via public referendum on November 2, 2004 with 67% of voters supporting and 33% opposing.^[1]

The text of the adopted amendment, which is found at Article XIII, section 7 of the Montana Constitution, states:

Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state.^[2]

Results

Initiative 96^[3]

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	295,070	66.55
No	148,263	33.45
Total votes	443,333	100.00
Registered voters and turnout	699,114	63.41

See also

• LGBT rights in Montana

References

1. ↑ CNN.com Election 2004 - Ballot Measures Accessed 30 November 2006.
2. ↑ The Montana Constitution" Hosted on the Montana Legislature's website. Accessed 30 November 2006.
3. ↑ "2004 General Election Turnout Rates". United States Election Project. June 4, 2013. 

External links

• The Money Behind the 2004 Marriage Amendments -- National Institute on Money in State Politics