Ruling
October 31, 1991
Contempt of the House; Member attempting to grab the Mace—prima facie—called to the Bar of the House
Hon. John Fraser
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Speaker:
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Holding
"A Member who attempted to seize the Mace was found in prima facie contempt and ordered to be called to the Bar."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that a Member attempting to seize the Mace constituted a prima facie case of contempt, resulting in the Member being called to the Bar of the House.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Stern
- Procedural Stage
- Decorum and Order
- Significance
Low
High