Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Britain's House of Commons votes to legalize gay marriage in England, Wales

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Campaigners demonstrate for a "yes" vote to allow gay marriage, as they protest outside Parliament in London February 5, 2013 (Reuters / Luke MacGregor)

Britain's House of Commons has voted to legalize gay marriage in England and Wales. British MPs approved the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill by 366 votes to 161.
The bill will move onto the House of Lords, where it is expected to face opposition.
Several Tory MPs spoke out against the bill, which has caused tensions within the party. The Labour and Liberal Democrat leaderships backed the bill.

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