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Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Allow refusal on religious grounds

27 March, 2013

Summary

This Supplementary Order Paper proposes amendments to clause 5A of the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill.

The question was put that the amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper 202 in the name of Su’a William Sio to clause 5A be agreed to.

Mover of amendment

Photo of Aupito William Sio
Hon
Aupito William Sio
Labour Party, Māngere

Votes Not passed by a large majority

Amendment not agreed to.

Personal Vote

This was a personal vote (or conscience vote) which meant MPs could decide how to vote on their own, rather than having to follow the party position. Learn more on the official Parliament website.

22 Voted For


88 Voted Against






11 Absent

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