Church of England Women bishops vote just barely loses in the House of Laity
The votes were 44 for and three against with two abstentions in the House of Bishops, 148 for and 45 against in the House of Clergy, and 132 for and 74 against in the House of Laity.
The vote in the House of Laity, at 64%, was just short of the required majority.
A handful more of "yes" votes would have tipped it over the two-thirds mark.
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Update: BBC Live--Church of England General Synod rejects women bishops.
Filed under: * Anglican - Episcopal • Anglican Provinces • Church of England (CoE) • CoE Bishops • * Culture-Watch • Women
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Posted November 20, 2012 at 1:47 pm
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