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 .
Parliament votes 77-44 on bill 's third reading . Law expected to take effect in four months , local media report . Uruguay same-sex marriage measure awaits president 's signature . If New Zealand and Uruguay 's measures take effect , 13 nations would allow same-sex marriage .