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26 Nov 2009 · 10:32 AM · Division 4

Civil Partnerships

ACT bill
Official title
Motions - Civil Partnerships - ACT bill

Noes in the majority

This says only which side won the vote, because what Aye and No meant here depends on the exact question put in the chamber.

Aye
5
No
46
Not recorded voting
25

“Not recorded voting” is everyone eligible who isn't recorded as Aye or No, for example absent, paired, or presiding.

What was decided

The majority voted against a motion introduced by Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young. This means that the motion was rejected.

The motion was:

That the Senate- _(a) notes the recent passing by the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly of the Civil Partnerships Amendment Bill 2009; and_(Read more about same-sex marriage and civil partnerships in the Australia Capital Territory here ) (b) congratulates the first couple to hold a legally-recognised ceremony in the Australian Capital Territory, Mr Warren McGaw and Mr Chris Rumble, who on 25 November 2009 celebrated their love and commitment in front of family and friends.(Read more about the ceremony on the ABC here.)

References

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Policies this vote counts towards

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Votes by party

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Aye
6
No
47
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party023
Liberal Party017
Australian Greens50
National Party02
Country Liberal Party01
Deputy Senate President01
Family First Party01
Independent10
Senate President01
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party01

How each member voted

Aye · 6

No · 47

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