Question of Privilege
June 30, 1943
Reflections upon a MemberMarch 19 and 22, 1976
Hon. James Jerome
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Indication had been given that arguments would be made, and notice confirming that indication had been received by the Speaker's office. It is unreasonable to maintain that despite the interval between last night and this morning, this is not really the first reasonable opportunity to raise the question of privilege.
No motion has been attached to the question of privilege and no request has been made for action by the Chair.
In the context of the debate regarding the "judges affair" the words of Mr. Stevens constitute a direct charge and thus offend Standing Order 35.
It follows that the term is unparliamentary.
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Holding
"Words that constitute a direct charge against a Member are unparliamentary under Standing Order 35."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that a Member's words constituted an unparliamentary direct charge against another Member, violating Standing Order 35.
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- Stern
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- Debate
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