Ruling
December 11, 1970
Reference to committee
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
"... there are very few precedents in modern times of the House having adjourned its business for the purpose of considering a petition." In the only recent precedent, it is recorded that "by unanimous consent the petition received the previous day and read to the House" was referred to a standing committee. If there be unanimity to do this, the Member should indicate what motion he wishes to submit to the House in relation to the petition.
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Holding
"The House will not adjourn to consider a petition, but the Member may seek unanimous consent to propose a motion to refer the petition to a committee."
AI Summary
A Speaker's ruling clarifies that while the House rarely adjourns to consider a petition, it can be referred to a committee with unanimous consent.
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- Routine Proceedings
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