Ruling
March 11, 1968
Rule of anticipation
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
A motion or question that is substantially the same as one previously decided cannot be offered again during the same session. The key phrase is "substantially the same" and, as the authorities mention but do not define this phrase, the bills must be compared and a judgment made. Some of the clauses are an exact repetition of clauses on a previously defeated bill. Further, one must guard against "putting the House in a position where it might have to take a decision which in part would be inconsistent with a decision taken previously".
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Holding
"A motion cannot be re-introduced in the same session if it is 'substantially the same' as one the House has already decided upon."
AI Summary
The Speaker rules that a motion cannot be re-introduced in the same session if it is substantially the same as one already decided by the House.
AI Analysis
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- Other
- Tone
- Educational
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- Other
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