Same-sex marriage Bill defeated, 19 September 2012

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Same-sex marriage Bill defeated, 19 September 2012

The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted against legislation that would have allowed same-sex couples to marry.

The vote was 48-98 against the proposed legislation. Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott voted against the Bill.