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House Hansard - 264

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 7, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
Mr. Kevin Lamoureux
  • Dec/8/23 12:53:23 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. My understanding, and it is actually fairly clear, is that if someone is voting inside the chamber, they are supposed to be staying in their seat from the moment in which— An hon. member: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
Mr. Kevin Lamoureux
  • Dec/8/23 12:53:30 a.m.
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Patience. Mr. Speaker, I know it is getting a little late for some, but members should have patience. If someone is voting inside the chamber, they take their seat and listen to the vote; they have to stay in their seat until after the vote total has been given. If someone is voting virtually, the expectation is that they will be outside the chamber. Yes, they can come in 30 seconds or a minute or so after and take their seat. They are not to wander around like the opposition House leader and other members were doing. It is expected that people would not abuse the opportunity to exercise their vote on the voting app.
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
The Speaker
  • Dec/8/23 12:54:23 a.m.
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To the original point that was raised by the member for Elmwood—Transcona, after consultation with the table, I can say that, when one is in in the chamber, one is expected to stay in one's seat and not move around. If a member is voting electronically and coming into the chamber, it is fine to come in, take their seat and prepare to participate in person. However, if a member is voting in the chamber, for their vote to count, they must stay in their seat until the vote is announced. I also ask members, while they are voting here all night, that if they are coming into the chamber to correct or to confirm a vote, to follow the rules expected for men. They should wear ties in this place if they wish to address the House to clarify their vote. If they are participating via Zoom, they do not require a tie. The hon. member for Perth—Wellington is rising on a point of order.
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