Senators of the 38th Canadian Parliament and same-sex marriage


The Civil Marriage Act was approved by the House of Commons of Canada on third reading on June 28, 2005. It then proceeded to the Senate of Canada where it was debated. The bill was debated on second reading in the Senate from July 4 to July 6, 2005 and then sent to committee. Third reading debate occurred on July 19, 2005 concluding in a vote that passed the bill which went on to receive royal assent on July 20, 2005.
Senate

Conservatives

Independents

Progressive Conservatives

New Democrat

Marriage support by seat