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Bill: Fixed Parliament Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: SocialDemokratisk Allians
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: November 4125
Description[?]:
| A Bill to extend the Congressional term |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The length of a legislative and executive term, in months. Should be between 24 and 72.
Old value:: 24
Current: 54
Proposed: 48
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 08:33:55, November 24, 2016 CET | From | SocialDemokratisk Allians | To | Debating the Fixed Parliament Act |
| Message | "A two year term is no where near long enough to allow the people to be served properly. A standard 4 year term must be established." |
| Date | 16:21:06, November 24, 2016 CET | From | Liberal Social Democratic Party | To | Debating the Fixed Parliament Act |
| Message | "Our democracy is based on accountability of politicians. The short term ensures that." |
| Date | 16:33:15, November 24, 2016 CET | From | Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) | To | Debating the Fixed Parliament Act |
| Message | "Mr Speaker, With two year terms we will just be stuck in endless election-cyckles, it's far from ideal" |
| Date | 16:42:24, November 24, 2016 CET | From | SocialDemokratisk Allians | To | Debating the Fixed Parliament Act |
| Message | "We must not let the coalition fall, dear colleagues. If the RMW supports this, we shall withdraw the Military Preparedness Bill. Accountability is meaningless if there is nothing to be held accountable for- 2 years is not long enough to fulfil a programme for government." |
| Date | 16:44:52, November 24, 2016 CET | From | SocialDemokratisk Allians | To | Debating the Fixed Parliament Act |
| Message | "If the Coalition falls, we will be forced to call another election. None of us wants to go into partnership with the fascists- an election now, and they may win a majority if the Left is seen as collapsing." |
| Date | 16:53:41, November 24, 2016 CET | From | SocialDemokratisk Allians | To | Debating the Fixed Parliament Act |
| Message | "Mr Speaker- in order to save the government and the Coalition, we have no choice but to withdraw this bill..." |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 163 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 202 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 35 |
| Random fact: Cabinet ministers who disagree seriously with the head of government would usually be expected to resign. Parties within the cabinet may attempt to manoeuvre to replace the head of government though, for example by proposing a new cabinet bill or voting for an early election. |
| Random quote: "I swear to the Lord I still can't see Why Democracy means Everybody but me." - Langston Hughes, The Black Man Speaks |