The Senate Concurrent Resolution expresses strong opposition to the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The resolution argues that the ruling contradicts the U.S. Constitution and the foundational principles of individual liberty, asserting that liberty should not be interpreted as a government entitlement. It contends that the decision undermines the original understanding of human dignity and the definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman, a concept that has been historically recognized for over 2,000 years.
Furthermore, the resolution calls for the reversal of the Obergefell decision, emphasizing that the regulation of marriage should be returned to individual states and their citizens, rather than being dictated by the Supreme Court. It highlights concerns that the ruling infringes upon the civil liberties of state residents and voters, and it insists that only legislatures, not courts, have the authority to enact laws regarding marriage. The resolution concludes by directing that copies be sent to the Supreme Court of the United States.