The vote was held after Zapatero unexpectedly took the floor of Parliament to speak in its support, saying We are expanding the opportunities for happiness of our neighbors, our colleagues, our friends and our relatives.
Hääletus toimus pärast Zapatero ootamatut toetuskõnet parlamendis, milles ta ütles: "Me laiendame oma naabrite, kolleegide, sõprade ja sugulaste võimalusi saada õnnelikuks.