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Point of Order February 28, 1968

Beyond scope of motionLe 28 février 1968

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

The motion states clearly that the vote of the House was not one of non-confidence in the Government. The amendment, however, seeks to add irrelevant conditions. It also raises a new proposition and can only be presented to the House as a substantive motion with notice.
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The Speaker ruled an amendment inadmissible because it went beyond the scope of the main motion and introduced a new substantive question.

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Holding
"An amendment is out of order if it is irrelevant, goes beyond the scope of the main motion, or raises a new proposition requiring a separate substantive motion."
Outcome
Sustained
Tone
Neutral
Procedural Stage
Government Orders
Significance
Low High

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