Ruling
February 26, 1968
Contrary to factLe 26 février 1968
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
"... the amendment, if carried, would make the motion difficult to understand." In addition, "it would also be contrary to the facts, since the bill was carried on first reading by unanimous consent of the House".
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Holding
"An amendment is out of order if it would make the motion difficult to understand or is contrary to facts already established by the House."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled an amendment out of order because it was confusing and factually incorrect.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Debate on a motion
- Significance
Low
High