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Bill: Ratification of the The Law of the Sea
Details
Submitted by[?]: Meritocratic Alliance
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill proposes for the ratification of a treaty. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor[?]. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: January 2967
Description[?]:
| This bill asks for the ratification of the The Law of the Sea. If this treaty is ratified, it becomes binding and will define national law. |
Proposals
Article 1
Ratify the The Law of the Sea.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 19:32:24, July 09, 2010 CET | From | Meritocratic Alliance | To | Debating the Ratification of the The Law of the Sea |
| Message | Solentia's coastlines border two different seas. Our fishing boats and commercial ships ply all parts of Terra. It is reasonable and necessary that we therefore be a member of a body which can regulate disputes and ensure a common framework of diplomacy where the sea is concerned. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 54 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 24 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 22 |
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