Point of Order
April 1, 1981
Debate on an allegedly illegal measure
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Not only is the personal situation of each Member not governed by the Standing Orders, but it would be violating the principle of equality of all Members in the House if a difference were to be made between those who have taken an oath as members of the Bar and those who have not. Finally, the Chair is prohibited from determining the legality or the constitutionality of any particular measure.
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Holding
"The Chair cannot rule on the legality or constitutionality of a measure, and all Members are considered equal in the House regardless of their professional background."
AI Summary
The Speaker rules that the Chair cannot determine the legality of a measure and must treat all Members as equals, regardless of their professional background.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Debate
- Significance
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High