Robert Syms

Conservative MP for Poole

@robertsymsMP

Same Sex Marriage

There have been votes in Parliament on the question of if same sex couples ought be allowed to marry.

Photo: Amy Schubert

Robert Syms generally voted against allowing marriage between two people of same sex

TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.

Key votes about allowing marriage between two people of same sex:

  • On 9 Jul 2019: Robert Syms voted not to permit same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland. Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2014: Robert Syms voted against various amendments to acts of Parliament in light of the introduction of same sex marriage. Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2014: Robert Syms voted against making same sex marriage available to armed forces personnel outside the UK. Show vote
  • On 21 May 2013: Robert Syms voted against allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Robert Syms voted against allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Robert Syms voted in favour of allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Robert Syms voted in favour of allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 25 May 2004: Robert Syms voted to allow mixed sex marriages which become a same sex marriage to remain valid as long as neither party object. Show vote

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