Same-sex marriage vote passes in two U.K. countries

Tuesday was a landmark day for same-sex couples in England and Wales.

According to the BBC, the House of Commons voted in favour of the Same-Sex Couples Marriage Bill by a 400-175 majority.

The ended a long day of debates on whether or not same-sex marriage should be legal in these two U.K. nations.

While most MPs were in favour of the Biull, there were some who opposed it. 136 Conservatives opposed the Bill. The groups includes two cabinet ministers, eight junior ministers and eight whips.

Prime Minister David Cameron, called the passing of the Bill into law, "an important step forward that strenghens society".

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