Same-sex Marriage Deep Dive

On March 26 and 27, the Supreme Court heard two landmark same-sex marriage cases. Check out our deep dive on the topic to find out more about the cases and issues the Court will consider.

REED v. PENNSYLVANIA R. CO.

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Case Basics

Docket No.

621

Petitioner

Reed

Respondent

Pennsylvania R. Co.

Decided By

Warren Court (1955-1956)

Opinion

351 U.S. 502 (1956)

Argued

Tuesday, May 1, 1956

Decided

Monday, June 11, 1956

Term:

1950-1959
- 1955

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Reed, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Employers' Liability

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