Ruling
February 3, 1984
Motion to reverse or reflect upon a decision of the House
Hon. Lloyd Francis
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Both motions seek to debate further a matter which has already been decided by the House. Precedent dictates that the House cannot accept a motion to reverse a decision of the House nor a motion to reflect upon a judgement of the House.
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Holding
"Motions that seek to reverse or reflect upon a decision already made by the House in the same session are out of order."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that motions are out of order if they seek to reverse or reflect upon a matter already decided by the House.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Significance
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