Sentences with phrase «whip votes in his chamber»
------ Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Morelle is trying to whip votes in his chamber to legalize the controversial sport of mixed martial arts.
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Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Morelle is trying to whip votes in his chamber to legalize the controversial sport of mixed martial arts.
Not exact matches
MPs have to be in Westminster for crucial votes on the orders of their whips, but there is little time spent in serious policy debate in the chamber.
The most important function of the whip's office is to ensure that all members and senators are present to take part in votes in the chamber (maintaining quorum and preventing censure motions).
In July 2012 91 Conservative MPs voted against Lords reform, defying a three - line whip and kiboshing Nick Clegg's dream of reform to the upper chamber.