A move to alter Delaware's Constitution to protect same-gender marriage was rejected by a Delaware House unwilling to actually vote against the amendment.

A proposed constitutional amendment in Delaware would establish the right to hunt, fish, and trap wildlife, advancing a measure supporters say preserves the state’s outdoor heritage.

The legislation seeks to add capital punishment to the list of penalties prohibited under the Delaware Constitution. Lawmakers say the new amendment aims to prevent its return.

The amendment does not require the governor’s signature.