Same-sex marriage vote in Britain Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:53 pm, Friday, January 25, 2013 The exception is intended to placate religious opponents of same-sex unions - though it has not stopped criticism of the bill from religious leaders. The first debate and vote are scheduled for Feb 5. Since 2005, gay couples in Britain have been able to form civil partnerships, which give them the same legal protections and ... Read More