NSG Senate Chamber: I came, I saw, I cleaned up after myself

[New Zepuha]

"Point of order, the honorable member is calling into question my character with baseless accusations." she calmly pointed out. "I also find the fear mongering from the other side of the aisle quite disturbing, but fitting with the usual pattern."

Baseless? I'm pointing out blatant hypocrisy.

She gestured a finger at [Ike], "That is no excuse for acting like a child in the legislature of this nation." she then turned to face the man across from her, "Baseless. I haven't heard a single shred of credible evidence of my supposed hypocrisy."

[Collatis]

*Puffs smoke into Collatis*

Got cancer yet, pal?

"Point of Order, assuming the Standing Orders are currently in effect as Mrs. DeGroot has suggested, you are currently going against one of them, are you not?"

[New Zepuha]

"With the implication that the orders do not stand, I will take my liberties." she said grinning as she lit up a well aged Cuban cigar and let smoke roll.

[Lykens]

Baseless? I'm pointing out blatant hypocrisy.

She gestured a finger at [Ike], "That is no excuse for acting like a child in the legislature of this nation." she then turned to face the man across from her, "Baseless. I haven't heard a single shred of credible evidence of my supposed hypocrisy."

"If you can't hear your own voice and read your own party platform, you shouldn't be an MP." Kenneth called out from the government frontbench.

[Collatis]

"If you can't hear your own voice and read your own party platform, you shouldn't be an MP." Kenneth called out from the government frontbench.

Michael chuckled in agreement.

[New Zepuha]

From the front of the opposition benches, behind a cloud of smoke she retorted, "I haven't a clue as to what you are talking about."

[Lykens]

From the front of the opposition benches, behind a cloud of smoke she retorted, "I haven't a clue as to what you are talking about."

"I rest my case."

[MERIZoC]

Baseless? I'm pointing out blatant hypocrisy.

She gestured a finger at [Ike], "That is no excuse for acting like a child in the legislature of this nation." she then turned to face the man across from her, "Baseless. I haven't heard a single shred of credible evidence of my supposed hypocrisy."

"In what way are my actions immature? I believe it is our duty to ensure integrity within this building. You are not upholding yours, so I will try to show the people that. Evidence? You claim to support the individual right to freedom, yet you voted not to ease restrictive abortion laws. Anyone can see the hypocrisy."

[New Zepuha]

She gestured a finger at [Ike], "That is no excuse for acting like a child in the legislature of this nation." she then turned to face the man across from her, "Baseless. I haven't heard a single shred of credible evidence of my supposed hypocrisy."

"In what way are my actions immature? I believe it is our duty to ensure integrity within this building. You are not upholding yours, so I will try to show the people that. Evidence? You claim to support the individual right to freedom, yet you voted not to ease restrictive abortion laws. Anyone can see the hypocrisy."

"I was not speaking to you when I made the remark of immaturity. I do support that right, but it will not stop me from voting for what my constituents and personal convictions bid me to do."

[MERIZoC]

"In what way are my actions immature? I believe it is our duty to ensure integrity within this building. You are not upholding yours, so I will try to show the people that. Evidence? You claim to support the individual right to freedom, yet you voted not to ease restrictive abortion laws. Anyone can see the hypocrisy."

"I was not speaking to you when I made the remark of immaturity. I do support that right, but it will not stop me from voting for what my constituents and personal convictions bid me to do."

OOC: Ah, yes, I see now.

[Oneracon]

-snip-

[MERIZoC]

Standing Orders
Yea to all

Bills
First Amendment to Right to Choose Act (Amended): Yea
The Unemployment Assistance Act: Nay
First Amendment to the National Judiciary Act: Yea
Fourth Amendment to the Government Establishment Act: Yea
Amendment to the government establishment act: Yea

ORDER.

"Voting on the bills and standing orders will now cease. I will have a tally shortly. Begin the debate on the Smoking and Tobacco Use Reduction Act".

[Oneracon]

Dang, I usually make it in time

[Prussia-Steinbach]

Winston lights a cigar and rests his head in one hand.

[Lykens]

Winston lights a cigar and rests his head in one hand.

Kenneth blew him a kiss.

[Prussia-Steinbach]

Kenneth blew him a kiss.

Winston flips him the bird.

[Heraklea-]

Hell no. Your body, your choice.

Also, your business, your choice to advertise (so long as it doesn't utilize fraud).

Funny. I seem to remember similar arguments being made in favor of other pieces of legislation for bodily sovereignty which you voted against.

[Planita]

Kenneth blew him a kiss.

Winston flips him the bird.

Amanda hands him a cookie.

[The New World Oceania]

Kenneth blew him a kiss.

Winston flips him the bird.

The bird flies up and smashes into a light on the ceiling, which sparks and crashes down on top of Njil. She screams before it shatters and she collapses.

[Zurkerx]

Final Tally:

Stand Order 1- 15-10 PASSED
Stand Order 2- 14-10 PASSED
Stand Order 3- 21-6 PASSED
Stand Order 4- 23-5 PASSED
Stand Order 5- 23-5 PASSED

FARCA- 15-14 PASSED

TUAA- 3-27 FAILED

FANJA- 31-0 PASSED

FAGEA- 19-10 PASSED

AGEA- 28-4 PASSED

"All of the Standing Orders have passed and now will go into effect. All bills that have passed now await the President's assent."

[Arkolon]

32 voters this time around. Down by six.

[Zurkerx]

ORDER.

"We will now begin the debate on An Act to Ratify the Rome Statute".

An Act to Ratify the Rome Statute

[MERIZoC]

The work the ICC does is good. I am fully in support of this ratification.

[New Bierstaat]

Kenneth blew him a kiss.

Winston flips him the bird.

An intern from Sen. Dalí's office stumbles into Winston's office carrying a remarkably large keg of Guinness Draft Stout.

"A gift from the Senator from Weselton, sir," says the intern after sitting the keg on the receptionist's desk.

OOC: if we are giving gifts, I'm going the extra mile.

[Argentarino]

"As the Minister of Foreign Affairs, it is my duty to ensure that Calaverde is positively represented in the international community. Joining the ICC is by far one of the best ways to accomplish this. We will be able to ensure that justice is achieved for our nation and our people, especially in regards to our past treatment at the hands of certain governments who supported the junta."