Ruling
February 19, 1968
Superseding motion (adjournment)
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Members may always propose motions for adjournment before the ordinary hour of adjournment. The Speaker should not be placed in a position where he is constrained to adjourn the House.
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Holding
"While members can always propose a superseding motion to adjourn, the Speaker is not compelled to accept it; the question must be put to the House for a decision."
AI Summary
This 1968 ruling clarifies that while members can move to adjourn, the Speaker is not compelled to do so as the decision rests with the House.
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