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senate vote 2013-02-07#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-10-23 17:32:54	Title ~~Motions — UK Marriage Equality Legislation — Congratulate the UK PM on same—sex marriage legislation~~ Motions - UK Marriage Equality Legislation - Congratulate UK PM Description The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1) "_That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons._" ~~The motion was introduced by Greens Party Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate).~~ ~~Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.~~ ~~_Background to the Motion_~~ The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [_Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013_ (UK)](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013). It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.(See a copy of the Act [here](http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html).) ~~References~~ The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1) to congratulate the UK Prime Minister [David Cameron](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Cameron) "for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the [House of Commons](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Commons_of_the_United_Kingdom)". Despite the motion's wording, the UK same-sex marriage legislation is actually still being considered by the House of Commons. But a large majority [did recently vote](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013#Second_Reading) in favour of the main idea of the bill (that is, they voted to read it [for a second time](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html)). Greens Party Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/sa/sarah_hanson-young) introduced the motion. ###Background to the motion The [Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013 (UK)](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013) was introduced into the House of Commons by the UK Government on 24 January 2013. Its purpose is to legalise [same-sex marriage in England and Wales](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_the_United_Kingdom). Although same-sex couples in the United Kingdom can already have their relationships recognised as a [civil partnership](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_partnership_in_the_United_Kingdom), they cannot legally marry. In Australia, [same-sex marriage](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recognition_of_same-sex_unions_in_Australia) is illegal but there have been [several recent attempts](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recognition_of_same-sex_unions_in_Australia#Same-sex_marriage_attempts_in_federal_parliament) to pass legislation to legalise it.
senate vote 2013-02-07#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:17:59	Title Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1 motion] "''That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.''" ~~The motion was introduced by Greens Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young].~~ ~~Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.~~ ~~''Background to the Motion''~~ The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013 ''Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013'' (UK)]. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.(See a copy of the Act [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html here].) ~~References~~ The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1) "_That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons._" The motion was introduced by Greens Party Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate). Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion. _Background to the Motion_ The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [_Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013_ (UK)](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013). It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.(See a copy of the Act [here](http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html).) References
senate vote 2013-02-07#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:02	Title Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1 motion] "''That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.''" The motion was introduced by Greens Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young]. Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion. ''Background to the Motion'' The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013 ''Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013'' (UK)]. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.[1] The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013 ''Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013'' (UK)]. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.(See a copy of the Act [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html here].) References * [1] See a copy of the Act [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html here].
senate vote 2013-02-07#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-07-31 08:23:04	Title ~~Motions - UK Marriage Equality Legislation - Congratulate the UK PM on same-sex marriage legislation~~ Motions — UK Marriage Equality Legislation — Congratulate the UK PM on same—sex marriage legislation Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1 motion] "''That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.''" The motion was introduced by Greens Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young]. This was a [http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/05%20About%20Parliament/53%20HoR/532%20PPP/Practice6/PDF/Chapters/6Chap09.ashx substantive motion], meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”. Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion. ''Background to the Motion'' The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013 ''Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013'' (UK)]. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.[1] References * [1] See a copy of the Act [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html here]. * [1] See a copy of the Act [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html here].
senate vote 2013-02-07#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-03-13 13:22:37	Title ~~UK Marriage Equality Legislation Motion - Congratulate the UK Prime Minister on same-sex marriage legislation~~ Motions - UK Marriage Equality Legislation - Congratulate the UK PM on same-sex marriage legislation Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1 motion] "''That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.''" The motion was introduced by Greens Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young]. This was a [http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/05%20About%20Parliament/53%20HoR/532%20PPP/Practice6/PDF/Chapters/6Chap09.ashx substantive motion], meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”. Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion. ''Background to the Motion'' The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013 ''Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013'' (UK)]. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.[1] References * [1] See a copy of the Act [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html here].
senate vote 2013-02-07#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-02-14 16:06:03	Title ~~UK Marriage Equality Legislation Motion - Agree to the motion - Congratulate the UK Prime Minister on same-sex marriage legislation~~ UK Marriage Equality Legislation Motion - Congratulate the UK Prime Minister on same-sex marriage legislation Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1 motion] "''That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.''" <p>The Aye voters failed to pass the following <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0116;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0000%22">motion</a>, which was introduced by Greens Party Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Sarah Hanson-Young</a>:</p> <p><blockquote><i>That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.</i></blockquote></p> The motion was introduced by Greens Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young]. <p>This was a <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/05%20About%20Parliament/53%20HoR/532%20PPP/Practice6/PDF/Chapters/6Chap09.ashx">substantive motion</a>, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.</p> This was a [http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/05%20About%20Parliament/53%20HoR/532%20PPP/Practice6/PDF/Chapters/6Chap09.ashx substantive motion], meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”. <p>Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.</p> Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion. <p><b>Background to the Motion</b></p> ''Background to the Motion'' The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013 ''Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013'' (UK)]. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.[1] References * [1] See a copy of the Act [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html here]. The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html"><i>Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013</i> (UK)</a>. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.
senate vote 2013-02-07#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2013-11-07 14:06:30	Title ~~UK Marriage Equality Legislation Motion - Agree to the motion~~ UK Marriage Equality Legislation Motion - Agree to the motion - Congratulate the UK Prime Minister on same-sex marriage legislation Description <p>The Aye voters failed to pass the following <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0116;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0000%22">motion</a>, which was introduced by Greens Party Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Sarah Hanson-Young</a>:</p> <p><blockquote><i>That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.</i></blockquote></p> <p>This was a <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/05%20About%20Parliament/53%20HoR/532%20PPP/Practice6/PDF/Chapters/6Chap09.ashx">substantive motion</a>, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.</p> <p>Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.</p> <p><b>Background to the Motion</b></p> The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html"><i>Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013</i> (UK)</a>. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.
senate vote 2013-02-07#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2013-10-09 11:57:42	Title Description <p>The Aye voters failed to pass the following <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0116;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0000%22">motion</a>, which was introduced by Greens Party Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Sarah Hanson-Young</a>:</p> <p><blockquote><i>That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.</i></blockquote></p> <p>This was a <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/05%20About%20Parliament/53%20HoR/532%20PPP/Practice6/PDF/Chapters/6Chap09.ashx">substantive motion</a>, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.</p> <p>Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.</p> <p><b>Background to the Motion</b></p> The “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html"><i>Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013</i> (UK)</a>. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”. The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html"><i>Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013</i> (UK)</a>. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.
senate vote 2013-02-07#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2013-10-09 11:56:29	Title Description <p>The Aye voters failed to pass the following <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0116;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0000%22">motion</a>, which was introduced by Greens Party Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Sarah Hanson-Young</a>:</p> <p><blockquote><i>That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.</i></blockquote></p> <p>This was a <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/binaries/house/pubs/gtp/pdf/chapter8.pdf">substantive motion</a>, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.</p> <p>This was a <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/05%20About%20Parliament/53%20HoR/532%20PPP/Practice6/PDF/Chapters/6Chap09.ashx">substantive motion</a>, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.</p> <p>Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.</p> <p><b>Background to the Motion</b></p> The “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html"><i>Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013</i> (UK)</a>. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.
senate vote 2013-02-07#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2013-10-09 11:52:24	Title Description <p>The Aye voters failed to pass the following motion, which was introduced by Greens Party Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Sarah Hanson-Young</a>:</p> <p>The Aye voters failed to pass the following <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0116;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0000%22">motion</a>, which was introduced by Greens Party Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Sarah Hanson-Young</a>:</p> <p><blockquote><i>That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.</i></blockquote></p> <p>This was a substantive motion, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”. See the <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/binaries/house/pubs/gtp/pdf/chapter8.pdf">House of Representatives Practice</a> for more information about the different kinds of motions.</p> <p>This was a <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/binaries/house/pubs/gtp/pdf/chapter8.pdf">substantive motion</a>, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.</p> <p>Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.</p> <p><b>Background to the Motion</b></p> The “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html"><i>Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013</i> (UK)</a>. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.
senate vote 2013-02-07#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2013-10-09 11:50:16	Title Motions — Uk Marriage Equality Legislation UK Marriage Equality Legislation Motion - Agree to the motion Description ~~<p class="speaker">Sarah Hanson-Young</p>~~ ~~<p>I move:</p>~~ <p class="italic">That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.</p> <p>The Aye voters failed to pass the following motion, which was introduced by Greens Party Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Sarah Hanson-Young</a>:</p> <p><blockquote><i>That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.</i></blockquote></p> <p>This was a substantive motion, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”. See the <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/binaries/house/pubs/gtp/pdf/chapter8.pdf">House of Representatives Practice</a> for more information about the different kinds of motions.</p> <p>Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.</p> <p><b>Background to the Motion</b></p> The “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html"><i>Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013</i> (UK)</a>. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”. ~~<p class="speaker">John Hogg</p>~~ ~~<p>The question is that the motion moved by Senator Hanson-Young be agreed to.</p>~~

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The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1) "_That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons._"
~~The motion was introduced by Greens Party Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate).~~
~~Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.~~
~~_Background to the Motion_~~
The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [_Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013_ (UK)](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013). It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.(See a copy of the Act [here](http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html).)
~~References~~
The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1) to congratulate the UK Prime Minister [David Cameron](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Cameron) "for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the [House of Commons](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Commons_of_the_United_Kingdom)".
Despite the motion's wording, the UK same-sex marriage legislation is actually still being considered by the House of Commons. But a large majority [did recently vote](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013#Second_Reading) in favour of the main idea of the bill (that is, they voted to read it [for a second time](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html)).
Greens Party Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/sa/sarah_hanson-young) introduced the motion.
###Background to the motion
The [Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013 (UK)](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013) was introduced into the House of Commons by the UK Government on 24 January 2013. Its purpose is to legalise [same-sex marriage in England and Wales](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_the_United_Kingdom).
Although same-sex couples in the United Kingdom can already have their relationships recognised as a [civil partnership](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_partnership_in_the_United_Kingdom), they cannot legally marry.
In Australia, [same-sex marriage](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recognition_of_same-sex_unions_in_Australia) is illegal but there have been [several recent attempts](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recognition_of_same-sex_unions_in_Australia#Same-sex_marriage_attempts_in_federal_parliament) to pass legislation to legalise it.

senate vote 2013-02-07#2

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on 2014-10-07 16:17:59

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The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1 motion] "''That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.''"
~~The motion was introduced by Greens Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young].~~
~~Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.~~
~~''Background to the Motion''~~
The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013 ''Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013'' (UK)]. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.(See a copy of the Act [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html here].)
~~References~~
The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1) "_That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons._"
The motion was introduced by Greens Party Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate).
Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.
_Background to the Motion_
The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [_Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013_ (UK)](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013). It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.(See a copy of the Act [here](http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html).)
References

senate vote 2013-02-07#2

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on 2014-10-07 16:16:02

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The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1 motion] "''That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.''"
The motion was introduced by Greens Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young].
Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.
''Background to the Motion''
The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013 ''Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013'' (UK)]. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.[1]
The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013 ''Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013'' (UK)]. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.(See a copy of the Act [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html here].)
References
* [1] See a copy of the Act [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html here].

senate vote 2013-02-07#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-07-31 08:23:04

Title

~~Motions - UK Marriage Equality Legislation - Congratulate the UK PM on same-sex marriage legislation~~
Motions — UK Marriage Equality Legislation — Congratulate the UK PM on same—sex marriage legislation

Description

The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1 motion] "''That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.''"
The motion was introduced by Greens Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young].
This was a [http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/05%20About%20Parliament/53%20HoR/532%20PPP/Practice6/PDF/Chapters/6Chap09.ashx substantive motion], meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.
Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.
''Background to the Motion''
The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013 ''Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013'' (UK)]. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.[1]
References
* [1] See a copy of the Act [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html here].
* [1] See a copy of the Act [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html here].

senate vote 2013-02-07#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-03-13 13:22:37

Title

~~UK Marriage Equality Legislation Motion - Congratulate the UK Prime Minister on same-sex marriage legislation~~
Motions - UK Marriage Equality Legislation - Congratulate the UK PM on same-sex marriage legislation

Description

The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1 motion] "''That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.''"
The motion was introduced by Greens Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young].
This was a [http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/05%20About%20Parliament/53%20HoR/532%20PPP/Practice6/PDF/Chapters/6Chap09.ashx substantive motion], meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.
Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.
''Background to the Motion''
The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013 ''Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013'' (UK)]. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.[1]
References
* [1] See a copy of the Act [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html here].

senate vote 2013-02-07#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-02-14 16:06:03

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~~UK Marriage Equality Legislation Motion - Agree to the motion - Congratulate the UK Prime Minister on same-sex marriage legislation~~
UK Marriage Equality Legislation Motion - Congratulate the UK Prime Minister on same-sex marriage legislation

Description

The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2013-02-07.41.1 motion] "''That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.''"
The Aye voters failed to pass the following <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0116;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0000%22">motion</a>, which was introduced by Greens Party Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Sarah Hanson-Young</a>:
<blockquote>That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.</blockquote>
The motion was introduced by Greens Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young].
This was a <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/05%20About%20Parliament/53%20HoR/532%20PPP/Practice6/PDF/Chapters/6Chap09.ashx">substantive motion</a>, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.
This was a [http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/05%20About%20Parliament/53%20HoR/532%20PPP/Practice6/PDF/Chapters/6Chap09.ashx substantive motion], meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.
Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.
Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.
Background to the Motion
''Background to the Motion''
The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Same_Sex_Couples%29_Act_2013 ''Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013'' (UK)]. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.[1]
References
* [1] See a copy of the Act [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html here].
The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html">Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (UK)</a>. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.

senate vote 2013-02-07#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2013-11-07 14:06:30

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~~UK Marriage Equality Legislation Motion - Agree to the motion~~
UK Marriage Equality Legislation Motion - Agree to the motion - Congratulate the UK Prime Minister on same-sex marriage legislation

Description

The Aye voters failed to pass the following <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0116;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0000%22">motion</a>, which was introduced by Greens Party Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Sarah Hanson-Young</a>:
<blockquote>That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.</blockquote>
This was a <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/05%20About%20Parliament/53%20HoR/532%20PPP/Practice6/PDF/Chapters/6Chap09.ashx">substantive motion</a>, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.
Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.
Background to the Motion
The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html">Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (UK)</a>. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.

senate vote 2013-02-07#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2013-10-09 11:57:42

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The Aye voters failed to pass the following <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0116;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0000%22">motion</a>, which was introduced by Greens Party Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Sarah Hanson-Young</a>:
<blockquote>That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.</blockquote>
This was a <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/05%20About%20Parliament/53%20HoR/532%20PPP/Practice6/PDF/Chapters/6Chap09.ashx">substantive motion</a>, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.
Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.
Background to the Motion
The “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html">Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (UK)</a>. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.
The British “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html">Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (UK)</a>. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.

senate vote 2013-02-07#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2013-10-09 11:56:29

Title

Description

The Aye voters failed to pass the following <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0116;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0000%22">motion</a>, which was introduced by Greens Party Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Sarah Hanson-Young</a>:
<blockquote>That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.</blockquote>
This was a <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/binaries/house/pubs/gtp/pdf/chapter8.pdf">substantive motion</a>, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.
This was a <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/05%20About%20Parliament/53%20HoR/532%20PPP/Practice6/PDF/Chapters/6Chap09.ashx">substantive motion</a>, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.
Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.
Background to the Motion
The “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html">Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (UK)</a>. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.

senate vote 2013-02-07#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2013-10-09 11:52:24

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The Aye voters failed to pass the following motion, which was introduced by Greens Party Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Sarah Hanson-Young</a>:
The Aye voters failed to pass the following <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0116;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F30a05c0d-623e-4d39-a53f-9ae31f4f1ae1%2F0000%22">motion</a>, which was introduced by Greens Party Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Sarah Hanson-Young</a>:
<blockquote>That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.</blockquote>
This was a substantive motion, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”. See the <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/binaries/house/pubs/gtp/pdf/chapter8.pdf">House of Representatives Practice</a> for more information about the different kinds of motions.
This was a <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/binaries/house/pubs/gtp/pdf/chapter8.pdf">substantive motion</a>, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”.
Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.
Background to the Motion
The “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html">Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (UK)</a>. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.

senate vote 2013-02-07#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2013-10-09 11:50:16

Title

Motions — Uk Marriage Equality Legislation
UK Marriage Equality Legislation Motion - Agree to the motion

Description

~~Sarah Hanson-Young~~
~~I move:~~
That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.
The Aye voters failed to pass the following motion, which was introduced by Greens Party Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Sarah Hanson-Young</a>:
<blockquote>That the Senate congratulates the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Mr David Cameron MP, for his leadership in passing historic marriage equality legislation through the House of Commons.</i></blockquote>
This was a substantive motion, meaning that it was a “self-contained proposal... drafted in a form capable of expressing a decision or opinion of the House”. See the <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/binaries/house/pubs/gtp/pdf/chapter8.pdf">House of Representatives Practice</a> for more information about the different kinds of motions.
Someone who voted Aye supported the motion. Since the majority voted No, the motion was unsuccessful. This means that the majority of the Senate disagreed with the motion.
Background to the Motion
The “marriage equality legislation” referred to in the motion was the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013, which received royal assent on 17 July 2013 and so became the <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/marriagesamesexcouplesbill.html">Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (UK)</a>. It “make[s] provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales”.
~~John Hogg~~
~~The question is that the motion moved by Senator Hanson-Young be agreed to.~~