NEW : The House of Commons approves amendments to the bill . She said the passage of the bill was `` clear affirmation that as a nation respect for each and every person is paramount regardless of age , religion , gender , ethnicity or sexuality . '' The legislation cleared The House of Commons on yesterday . `` My life and the lives of many others will be better yesterday than they were Monday , '' says lord . The issue of same-sex marriage has exposed division within The House of Commons .
NEW : The House of Commons approves amendments to the bill . The legislation cleared The House of Commons on yesterday . `` My life and the lives of many others will be better yesterday than they were Monday , '' says lord . The issue of same-sex marriage has exposed division within The House of Commons .