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Bill: Ban of Whaling Act of 3339
Details
Submitted by[?]: Takanashi Clan
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: November 3339
Description[?]:
| This act calls for the banning of all whaling apart from scientific research, arguing that many species of whales have shown signs of high intelligence, and whaling them for commercial reasons are immoral on the ground of killing sentient species for the gain of wealth. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on whaling.
Old value:: Local governments decide about whaling.
Current: Whaling is illegal.
Proposed: Commercial whaling is illegal, but whaling for scientific purposes is allowed.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 43 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 47 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 9 |
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