British House of Commons Passes Gay Marriage

On Tuesday The House of Commons voted to legalize gay marriage. But the Prime Minister has a small setback, more than half of the lawmakers in the Conservative Party voted against the law. After a six hour debate, it passed with 400 to 175. It will more than likely to pass the House of Lords. It's been a long time since a Prime Minister has had to make such hefty decisions. Opponents of the legislation argued that it ruins tradition, and others say it can help modernize the country. The legislation applies to England and Wales and will permit marriage between gays but does not excuse the Church of England to preform these ceremonies. But the divisions over same-sex marriage have been less heated than in France.