In a move that found the most conservative and liberal dioceses united, the House of Deputies roundly defeated resolution A161, which would have asked for a moratorium on the election/consecration of openly gay and lesbian bishops. The resolution would have also asked bishops not to authorize the blessing of same-sex couples.
Here are the vote totals. In the lay order, there were 38 yes, 53 no, and 18 divided dioceses. In the clerical order, the vote was 44 yes, 53 no, and 14 divided votes. The Rhode Island deputation voted against the measure in both orders.
This move will displease some overseas observers, and it was opposed by the most conservative associations in this country. However, conservatives voted against the resolution, perhaps seeking grounds for a breach or perhaps because they thought the measure did not go far enough. The dioceses of Fort Worth, Pittsburgh, and Springfield, among others, joined in the no vote.
Here is the full text of the rejected resolution.
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