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Bill: Parlimentary Size Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Demokratische Einheit Partie
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: September 4237
Description[?]:
| 129 Seats |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The total number of seats in the legislative assembly. Should be between 75 and 750.
Old value:: 500
Current: 150
Proposed: 129
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 18:09:04, July 06, 2017 CET | From | Liberale Partei | To | Debating the Parlimentary Size Act |
| Message | We hope the parties see how ridiculous this is. Not only will this limit democratic freedom and make it harder for smaller parties -- turning us into a one-party state -- the likely first government would be a far-right fascist regime -- and all negotiations with Luthoria would also cease. Don't be stupid. Alexander Feigenbaum Bundeskanzler LP Leader |
| Date | 18:11:45, July 06, 2017 CET | From |  Vereinigte Volkspartei (VVP) | To | Debating the Parlimentary Size Act |
| Message | Yes, Feigenbaum said it. Do not be stupid. Vote for a united Conservative Coalition! Uther von Gotha TE Abgeordneter |
| Date | 18:19:07, July 06, 2017 CET | From | Liberale Partei | To | Debating the Parlimentary Size Act |
| Message | No, I did not say that. Needless to say you are avoiding the argument, because you are only supporting this measure for your own benefit. I humbly request that the Speaker of the House instructs Gotha to be more careful with the implied speaker, to avoid one being misquoted in future. Alexander Feigenbaum Bundeskanzler LP Leader |
| Date | 18:21:25, July 06, 2017 CET | From | Vereinigte Volkspartei (VVP) | To | Debating the Parlimentary Size Act |
| Message | It is not my responsibility to ensure that your statements are only interpretable the way you want Herr Feigenbaum. Armin Wecker Vorsitzender des Hauses |
| Date | 18:59:56, July 06, 2017 CET | From | Liberale Partei | To | Debating the Parlimentary Size Act |
| Message | I am not suggesting, Herr Wecker, that my statements are interpreted in one way and one way alone -- in fact, I was not discussing this in any way. I was discussing the action of misquoting someone to suggest a totally false point which one had not ever explicitly or implicitly suggested. I would suggest only that members of the Bundestag avoid intentionally or otherwise misquoting me and applying false statements to my name within these chambers -- or that of anyone else for that matter. I would hope we can be more clear in future -- I feel Gotha's original statement was rather unclear and aimed to show that I had suggested my own support for a conservative coalition, which is clearly a falsehood and the words had been taken out of context. Still, I understand your reasoning in this situation and I see that perhaps this was less of a direct misquotation and simply a more vague statement than I would feel is reasonable and fair, implying that I had said something which I certainly did not and skewing the meaning of my words. Still I respect your decision. If I may, I would also suggest that you have implied yourself that I am attempting to control the interpretations of my own statements and phrased that in a directly biased way -- specifically with regards to "the way you want", it clearly implies some kind of sinister aspect to my actions -- perhaps unintentionally, of course. I would hope that the Speaker remain neutral at all times, as they are charged with doing so, and I am not accusing you of purposefully trying to show bias or anything of that sort -- merely providing my own interpretation of your words and making a humble suggestion. I apologise if I have caused any offence. I would also like to humbly request that we stay to the matter at hand. If Gotha wishes to debate the government, then do so in the correct situation -- not midway through a totally separate debate. At least make the point relevant in some way. I believe that would be under your jurisdiction, Armin? Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Alexander Feigenbaum Bundeskanzler LP Leader |
| Date | 20:21:33, July 06, 2017 CET | From | Vereinigte Volkspartei (VVP) | To | Debating the Parlimentary Size Act |
| Message | Alexander, I agree with you. Thank you for your words. Of course I try to be neutral at all times, that is why I have to ask Uther to please stay at the topic at hand. Armin Wecker Vorsitzender des Hauses |
| Date | 20:58:54, July 06, 2017 CET | From | Liberale Partei | To | Debating the Parlimentary Size Act |
| Message | Thank you. My apologies if we have seemed to have tense relations today. No hard feelings. Alexander Feigenbaum Bundeskanzler LP Leader |
| Date | 21:02:48, July 06, 2017 CET | From | Vereinigte Volkspartei (VVP) | To | Debating the Parlimentary Size Act |
| Message | Agreed Alexander, we are here to ensure that the legislation of our country works and our people are represented. (OOC: assuming its the end of the debate/work-day) Now let us enjoy a the evening after a hard day of work gentlemen. Armin Wecker VdH |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 287 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 95 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 118 |
| Random fact: Parties have the ability to endorse another party's candidate for the Head of State election (if there is one). This adds a strategic element to the elections. |
| Random quote: "Envy is the cause of political division." - Democritus |