BBC News - Gay marriage: MPs back bill despite Conservative backbench opposition
The huge Tory opposition to this legislation has split the party completely. Mr Cameron has had more support from his political opponents than his own party.
I imagine that Mr Cameron pushed through legislation because he has recognized the demise of the Republican Party in America and its unpopular policies and shrinking support base.
Please do not discuss homosexuality itself, but simply this legislation and its political effect.
MPs have approved same-sex marriage in England and Wales in a key Commons vote, despite the opposition of almost half the Conservative MPs.
The Commons voted in favour of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, by 400 to 175, a majority of 225, at the end of a full day's debate on the bill.
Prime Minister David Cameron has described the move as "an important step forward" that strengthens society.
Early voting lists show that 136 Conservatives opposed the bill.
Of the remaining Conservative MPs, 127 were in favour, 35 did not vote, and five registered an abstention by voting both in favour and against.
Junior justice minister Helen Grant said: "As Tories we do differ at times. We have squabbles - we're like any other family."
The huge Tory opposition to this legislation has split the party completely. Mr Cameron has had more support from his political opponents than his own party.
I imagine that Mr Cameron pushed through legislation because he has recognized the demise of the Republican Party in America and its unpopular policies and shrinking support base.
Please do not discuss homosexuality itself, but simply this legislation and its political effect.