By the slimmest possible margin in the order of bishops, Resolution A187 which would have allowed dioceses to choose to approve SSBs has been DEFEATED.<\/p>\n
The vote was by orders. It only failed by the vote of TWO BISHOPS in the house of bishops.<\/p>\n
In Favor \/ Opposed
\nLaity 78 \/ 59 Passed
\nClergy 63 \/ 53 Passed
\nBishops 19 \/ 21 Failed<\/p>\n
Motion Fails.<\/p>\n
The original motion:<\/p>\n
Resolution Number: A187<\/p>\n
Subject: Blessing of Same Sex Unions<\/p>\n
BE IT RESOLVED:<\/p>\n
That this General Synod affirm the authority and jurisdiction of any diocesan synod, with the concurrence of its bishop, to authorize the blessing of committed same sex unions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The final amended form of the motion<\/p>\n
That this General Synod affirm the authority and juristiction of any
\ndiocesan synod,
\na) with the concurrence of the diocesan bishop, and
\nb) in a manner than respects the conscience of the incumbent and the will of the parish,
\nto authorise the blessing of committed same sex unions<\/p><\/blockquote>\n.<\/p>\n