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Australian Federal Election, 2007 | 46 comments (46 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: Australian Federal Election, 2007 (none / 1)

Do you know who casts the deciding vote in a tied vote in the senate when it comes to legislation?

by fls on Sat Nov 24th, 2007 at 02:25:16 PM EST
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Re: Australian Federal Election, 2007 (4.00 / 2)

I saw somewhere that to win a vote in the Senate you need a majority. A tied vote is a defeat for whatever the Senate is voting on.

by Gary J on Sat Nov 24th, 2007 at 03:06:34 PM EST
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Re: Australian Federal Election, 2007 (4.00 / 2)

The relevant provision of the Australian constitution is:-

"23. Questions arising in the Senate shall be determined by a majority of votes, and each senator shall have one vote. The President shall in all cases be entitled to a vote; and when the votes are equal the question shall pass in the negative."

by Gary J on Sat Nov 24th, 2007 at 03:13:19 PM EST
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Australian Federal Election, 2007 | 46 comments (46 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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