During Debate on Gay Marriage, a Proposal Australian lawmaker pops the question on House floor By John Johnson, Newser Staff Posted Dec 4, 2017 9:40 AM CST 33 comments Comments During Debate on Gay Marriage, a Proposal The proposal begins at about the 12:30 mark. (YouTube) (Newser) – It's not every marriage proposal that gets recorded in an official parliamentary record, but such is the case with one in Australia. During a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives Monday in support of gay marriage, lawmaker Tim Wilson turned to his partner in the public gallery, recounts the BBC. "There's only one thing left to do," said Wilson. "Ryan Patrick Bolger, will you marry me?" Bolger, with a wide grin, said yes, and applause broke out in the chamber. Lawmakers are rushing to lift Australia's ban on same-sex marriage after residents overwhelmingly approved the idea in a postal ballot last month. The Senate already has voted to do so, and the House expects to do the same this month. The only question is whether amendments granting such things as religious exemptions will survive, reports the AP. View 1 image My Take on This Story Report a story error Show results without voting | 3% Hilarious 4% Intriguing 5% Depressing 56% Brilliant 3% Scary 29% Ridiculous