In Britain, lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a measure legalizing same-sex marriage. While the bill still has to clear a number of legislative hurdles, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced his intention to see it enacted this summer. Cameron voiced his support for same-sex marriage ahead of Tuesday’s vote.

British Prime Minister David Cameron: “Today is an important day. I’m a strong believer in marriage. It helps people commit to each other, and I think it’s right that gay people should be able to get married, too. This is, yes, about equality. But it’s also about making our society stronger. I know there are strong views on both sides of the argument; I respect that. But I think this is an important step forward for our country.”