The Creation of DOMA By AngelArchAngel May 7, 1996 HR 3396 Introduced Period: May 7, 1996 to Sep 21, 1996 Creation of Defense of Marriage Act Jul 12, 1996 Passes House of Represenataives 342 to 67 Sep 10, 1996 Passes Senate 85 to 14 Sep 21, 1996 President Clinton Signs into Law