LONDON — The House of Commons voted overwhelmingly on Monday 5 February 2013, to approve a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Britain, indicating that the bill is assured of passage as it moves through further legislative stages.
After a six-hour debate, the Commons vote was 400 to 175 for the bill. The legislation, which applies to England and Wales, would permit civil marriage between same-sex couples, but specifically exempt the Church of England and other faiths from an obligation to perform such ceremonies. Some faith groups, including the Quakers, have said they want the legal right to perform same-sex marriages. Read more.. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/06/world/europe/britain-gay-marriage-vote.html?_r=0
After a six-hour debate, the Commons vote was 400 to 175 for the bill. The legislation, which applies to England and Wales, would permit civil marriage between same-sex couples, but specifically exempt the Church of England and other faiths from an obligation to perform such ceremonies. Some faith groups, including the Quakers, have said they want the legal right to perform same-sex marriages. Read more.. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/06/world/europe/britain-gay-marriage-vote.html?_r=0
