One of the most important, albeit very rarely used, powers the Speaker has is to exercise the casting vote in the event of a draw. The use of this power is governed by a long-standing principle aimed at maintaining the Speaker’s impartiality, namely that they should not vote against the overall majority. The Speaker should vote in favour of allowing further discussion and avoid making final decisions by a casting vote. In practice, this means that a tie at second reading should be resolved by the Speaker voting for the bill – on the basis that there will then be opportunity for further discussion. At third reading they would vote against, on the basis that the law should not be changed except with the will of the entire House.
This power was used seven times between 1974 and 1979. It was almost needed when the Callaghan Government was defeated on a vote of confidence of 311 versus 310. It was most recently exercised on 22 July 1993 during the parliamentary vote on the Maastricht Treaty, when votes were tied on 317. The then Speaker Betty Boothroyd voted against the Leader of the Opposition’s amendment on the basis that the decision should only be taken by a majority. But the Government lost the vote on the motion itself
Being able to see and admit one is wrong is wisdom.
You however are a feeble lying little auntfook that is wrong pretty much each and every time you post, bithering on like a blind epilpleptic chimp tied to a jack hammer smashing your little fists away at your keyboard. .
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no it failed to pass with a majority so is dead.
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no it failed to pass with a majority so is dead.
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According to the BBC Bercow has the casting vote.
Tote Hilairs
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Thanks
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One of the most important, albeit very rarely used, powers the Speaker has is to exercise the casting vote in the event of a draw. The use of this power is governed by a long-standing principle aimed at maintaining the Speaker’s impartiality, namely that they should not vote against the overall majority. The Speaker should vote in favour of allowing further discussion and avoid making final decisions by a casting vote. In practice, this means that a tie at second reading should be resolved by the Speaker voting for the bill – on the basis that there will then be opportunity for further discussion. At third reading they would vote against, on the basis that the law should not be changed except with the will of the entire House.
This power was used seven times between 1974 and 1979. It was almost needed when the Callaghan Government was defeated on a vote of confidence of 311 versus 310. It was most recently exercised on 22 July 1993 during the parliamentary vote on the Maastricht Treaty, when votes were tied on 317. The then Speaker Betty Boothroyd voted against the Leader of the Opposition’s amendment on the basis that the decision should only be taken by a majority. But the Government lost the vote on the motion itself
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Bercow votes no - finally lost his bottle.
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Why does this matter anymore?
With the refusal of an extension past 12 April, I'm pretty lost as to what still remains in Parliament's gift at this stage...
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Oops
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Looks like I was wrong on this.
Role and Power of the Speaker has been shown to be an area in need of urgent reform.
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"Looks like I was wrong on this."
As on so much else.
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Being able to see and admit one is wrong is wisdom.
You however are a feeble lying little auntfook that is wrong pretty much each and every time you post, bithering on like a blind epilpleptic chimp tied to a jack hammer smashing your little fists away at your keyboard. .
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@wibble
nit apart from that what do you like about Guy?
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heh
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