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21 Nov 2011 · Division 5

Matters of Urgency

Same-Sex Relationships - Recognise same sex marriage
Official title
Matters of Urgency - Same-Sex Relationships - Recognise same sex marriage

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
9
No
39
Not recorded voting
28

“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 on behalf of Greens Senator Rachel Siewert, which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was:

That, in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency:

The recognition that an increasing majority of the Australian community supports marriage equality and believes it is time for the federal parliament to amend the Marriage Act to provide for this.(Read more about the recognition of same-sex marriage in Australia here.)

References

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Policies this vote counts towards

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Votes by party

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Aye
9
No
39
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party024
Australian Greens90
Liberal Party08
National Party04
Deputy Senate President01
Democratic Labor Party01
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party01

How each member voted

Aye · 9

No · 39

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