Surrey MPs have given their support towards plans to introduce gay marriage as soon as possible.
The Government's same-sex marriage bill is to receive a third and final Commons reading today (Tuesday)) after surviving resistance from Tory opponents on Monday night.
A proposal, which would have delayed the new law, to also allow straight couples to take up civil partnerships was defeated by 375 votes to 70.
Reigate MP Crispin Blunt and East Surrey MP Sam Gyimah were both among the majority.
MPs instead backed a Labour plan to consult on civil partnership changes soon, rather than after five years.
Gay couples could now marry in England and Wales as soon as summer 2014.
While MPs gave their support in principle to gay marriage in February, proposed amendments to the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill are being discussed over two days with a third reading to take place later today.
If approved, it is expected to face further opposition when it goes to the House of Lords on Wednesday.
