Same-sex marriage is legal in 17 U.S states and the District of Columbia : The bill passes 51 - 49 ; it moves next to the Senate . The bill would allow refusal on the basis of religious beliefs . It ` ` seeks to enshrine religion , '' says the opposition leader .
The bill passes 51 - 49 ; it moves next to the Senate . The bill would allow refusal on the basis of religious beliefs . It ` ` seeks to enshrine religion , '' says the opposition leader .