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22 Feb 2011 · 4:03 PM · Division 1

Economy

Procedural motion

A vote on how Parliament conducts its business, not on a law itself.

Official title
Economy - Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders - That the member be no longer heard

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
67
No
71
Not recorded voting
12

“Not recorded voting” is everyone eligible who isn't recorded as Aye or No, for example absent, paired, or presiding. 1 voted differently from most of their party.

What was decided

The majority voted against a motion introduced by Liberal MP Christopher Pyne. The motion was that Labor MP Anthony Albanese be no longer heard. Since it was unsuccessful, Mr Albanese could continue to contribute to the debate.(Read the debate, including Mr Albanese's full contribution, here. )

This type of motion is known as a 'closure of Member' and, if passed, prevents the Member from finishing their speech.(Read more about these motions here. )

One member, Nationals MP Tony Crook, rebelled and crossed the floor to vote 'no' with the Government.(Read more about what it means to cross the floor in our FAQ Section.)

References

Summary written by They Vote For You contributors. Read it with the debate

Policies this vote counts towards

How They Vote For You uses this vote when scoring members against each policy.

Votes by party

Both bars use the same scale: number of members.
Aye
69
No
73
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party067
Liberal Party560
National Party111
Independent03
Australian Greens01
CWM01
Country Liberal Party10
Katter's Australian Party10

How each member voted

Aye · 69

No · 73

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