Chile's lower house approves same-sex marriage, bill sent back to Senate

2 months ago·Santiago, Chile

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SANTIAGO - Chile's lower house approved on Tuesday a bill that would permit same-sex marriage in the South American country of 19 million, sending the measure back to the Senate where it appears to have the support needed to become law. The measure, which originated in the upper house, was approved in the nation's Chamber of Deputies with 97 votes in favor and 35 against. As the lower

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Chile's lower house approves same-sex marriage, bill sent back to Senate

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Chile's lower house approves same-sex marriage, bill sent back to Senate

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile's lower house approved on Tuesday a bill that would permit same-sex marriage in the South American country of 19 million, sending the measure back to the Senate where it appears to have the support needed to become law. Read full story

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Chile Congress approves same-sex marriage, adoptions

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