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Delegate Sara Ann Swenson (left) of Minnesota presses her voting keypad to her lips while awaiting results of a vote on the United Methodist Church’s stance on sexuality during the denomination’s 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Fla. At center is fellow delegate the Rev. Bruce Robins. Photo by Mike DuBose/courtesy United Methodist News Service

Delegate Sara Ann Swenson (left) of Minnesota presses her voting keypad to her lips while awaiting results of a vote on the United Methodist Church’s stance on sexuality during the denomination’s 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Fla. A number of delegates left their seats to stand in solidarity with protestors calling for greater inclusivity. At center is fellow delegate the Rev. Bruce Robins.

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Delegate Sara Ann Swenson (left) of Minnesota presses her voting keypad to her lips while awaiting results of a vote on the United Methodist Church's stance on sexuality during the denomination's 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Fla. A number of delegates left their seats to stand in solidarity with protestors calling for greater inclusivity. At center is fellow delegate the Rev. Bruce Robins.