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7 Nov 2023 · 4:50 PM · Division 7

Matters of Urgency

Israel - Immediate ceasefire
Official title
Matters of Urgency - Israel - Immediate ceasefire

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
13
No
39
Not recorded voting
23

“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 the Australian Greens, which means it failed.

Motion text

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

"To support peace for Palestinians and Israelis, and due to the approximately 10,000 Palestinian deaths and over 1400 Israeli deaths, the Australian Government call for an immediate ceasefire to end the humanitarian catastrophe occurring in Gaza, for the unconditional release of all hostages and for an urgent end to the siege on Gaza.

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Policies this vote counts towards

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Votes by party

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Aye
13
No
39
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party120
Liberal Party014
Australian Greens100
National Party02
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party02
Independent10
Liberal National Party01
United Australia Party10

How each member voted

Aye · 13

No · 39

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