Parliament votes 77 - 44 on bill 's third reading . Law set to take effect in two months , local media report . Of the 11 countries in which same-sex marriage is legal , eight are in Europe . Uruguay same - sex marriage measure requires president 's signature . If New Zealand and Uruguay 's laws take effect , both nations would allow same - sex marriage .
Parliament votes 77 - 44 on bill 's third reading . Law set to take effect in two months , local media report . Uruguay same - sex marriage measure requires president 's signature . If New Zealand and Uruguay 's laws take effect , both nations would allow same - sex marriage .