NS Parliament Chamber [IC]

[Thermodolia]

“Madam Speaker, I move to ask the speaker to question votes that did not adhere to the rules. Should a “no” or a “ney” be counted? I believe that they shouldn’t and if the speaker agrees I request a revote”

[Western Swadenamunkajkann]

“Nay”

[Western Swadenamunkajkann]

“Madam Speaker, I move to ask the speaker to question votes that did not adhere to the rules. Should a “no” or a “ney” be counted? I believe that they shouldn’t and if the speaker agrees I request a revote”

“Madam speaker, I apologize for speaking out of order, but this is a partisan request that would allow his party to seat a Prime Minister. We all understand “no” means “nay” and further, you said to vote “yes” or “no” earlier if I recall correctly.

also since we are voice voting, “ney” would’ve been heard as “nay”

[East Meranopirus]

“Nay”

"If the honourable member had listened, he would have noticed that the vote has ended."

“Madam Speaker, I move to ask the speaker to question votes that did not adhere to the rules. Should a “no” or a “ney” be counted? I believe that they shouldn’t and if the speaker agrees I request a revote”

"And I second this motion from the honourable Mr Bergen."

[Rebels and Saints]

“Madam Speaker, I move to ask the speaker to question votes that did not adhere to the rules. Should a “no” or a “ney” be counted? I believe that they shouldn’t and if the speaker agrees I request a revote”

“Madam speaker, I apologize for speaking out of order, but this is a partisan request that would allow his party to seat a Prime Minister. We all understand “no” means “nay” and further, you said to vote “yes” or “no” earlier if I recall correctly.

also since we are voice voting, “ney” would’ve been heard as “nay”

"I agree," Lance said. "The revote is obviously a partisan request that need not be considered."

[The Sarian]

“Madam Speaker, I move to ask the speaker to question votes that did not adhere to the rules. Should a “no” or a “ney” be counted? I believe that they shouldn’t and if the speaker agrees I request a revote”

"ORDER,

The motion is a blatant and ill-informed attempt to dismiss a clear preference expressed by an elected Member. Aside from the fact that it is clear in both the Standing Orders and my comments when moving the vote that the Chair's preferred means of rejecting a preposition is NO, any clear preference will, is and has in the past been accepted. There has been no issue with that in any other vote, and I shall leave it to the House's imagination as to why certain Members wish to take issue now.

Members are reminded of the positive example they are expected the set in our young democracy. They have been elected to a position of immense privilege and should act in a manner accordingly, at all times. Our deliberative democracy may get heated on occasion, especially when stakes are high, but that it no excuse for impugning the dignity that an elected Representative should hold.

This motion is rejected, with prejudice."

“Nay”

"If the honourable member had listened, he would have noticed that the vote has ended."

"Order, The Honourable Member is reminded that he is not the Speaker, and is not responsible for maintaining order in the Chamber.

Given the Member's philanthropic character, I assume it was just a gallant attempt to spare the Chair some workload. As much as I thank the Member for his generosity and kindness, I assure him that such charity is not required. "

[The Sarian]

"Order, Order.

The Question is does the House have confidence in Viktoria Ljungstrand:

Those in favour were twenty one;
Those opposed were twenty one;
Two members chose to register their abstention.
The vote is tied.

The vote being tied, The Speaker shall cast a deciding vote under the provisions of Standing Order 15.
In accordance with the principle that the House has failed to support the affirmative, I vote NO.
THE NOES HAVE IT."

Helena paused to let the pandemonium and shouting in the Chamber calm down.

"I would like to register on record my displeasure with how the voting was conducted. During a voting period, Members should indicated whether they support or oppose the preposition before them and say nothing else. They are also reminded that Provisional Standing Order 13, they may not attempt to alter their vote. I have reminded Members of this previously, and indicated that the leniency period on this is over. One NO vote was discounted for this reason, as the Member edited their vote. This did not change the ultimate outcome.

In the future, I will begin to sanction Members who repeatedly speak during the voting period."

[Inhorto]

In the wake of the vote, Eloise Eliasson installed herself at her station and began to sift through binders. She stopped to listen to the speaker's admonishment of the chamber and then returned to her binders. She lost focus, closed her binders, and picked up the complimentary water bottle sitting only her desk. With a flick of her wrist, she raised the water bottle up and down so as to clandestinely toast. Well, I guess this is for you, Bjorn. She smiled and drank.

[Martune]

Robin was shocked. He didn’t think that they’d “win” the vote. But nevertheless they did and it was time to keep working.

[Agarntrop]

Penta sighs in annoyance.

[Vienna Eliot]

Anni-Frid watches as the speaker collapses. She jiggles. "Oh my God." A few hours into her term — she had only just won a by-election triggered by the death of the just elected Björn Lyngstad (may he rest in peace) — and this had happened.

She looks around. "Uh... nominations for a new speaker, anybody? I'll gladly stand myself."

[Thermodolia]

Karl Bergen took the stand as the self appointed acting speaker. “Since nobody else wants to be acting speaker I’ll take over as speaker until we have a new one. The floor is now open to nominations for speaker. All nominations must have at least one seconder.

Also I’m announcing my own candidacy for speaker”

[Inhorto]

Karl Bergen took the stand as the self appointed acting speaker. “Since nobody else wants to be acting speaker I’ll take over as speaker until we have a new one. The floor is now open to nominations for speaker. All nominations must have at least one seconder.

Also I’m announcing my own candidacy for speaker”

Eliasson observed the goings-on with confusion. She wanted to say something, but was it within protocol? None the matter, she thought.

"Mr. Acting Speaker, if I might interpose to stop the current proceedings. I think it best that we resume focus on forming a government rather than miring ourselves in the selection of a speaker. I have full confidence in your abilities to lead this house in selecting this nation's first Prime Minister—and I have no doubt my honorable colleagues feel the same.

[Puertollano]

"I second the nomination of Anni-Frid as Speaker," Oscar Holme said.

[Arkhastok]

Rasti Andresson takes a sip of water, observing the situation around him.

"I will be holding my nominations for the moment"

[East Meranopirus]

Anni-Frid watches as the speaker collapses. She jiggles. "Oh my God." A few hours into her term — she had only just won a by-election triggered by the death of the just elected Björn Lyngstad (may he rest in peace) — and this had happened.

She looks around. "Uh... nominations for a new speaker, anybody? I'll gladly stand myself."

"I'm glad we have another responsible Independent to replace Mrs de Willoughby Shah and continue the proud precedent. I support the nomination of Mrs Kristensen for Speaker, and I thank Mrs de Willoughby Shah for her service."

[The Archipelago Territory]

“Mr. Speaker, respectfully, sir, due to your partisan affiliation, the fact that no one has seconded you yet, and we have a nonpartisan candidate winning the informal vote, can you step down to allow Mrs.Kristensen to take the role of acting speaker?”

[Roosevetania]

Norberg was relieved by the results of the vote but disappointed by Shah. He had her respected enough that he didn't expect her to walk out on a position of responsibility, but nevertheless stands and says, "I second the nomination of Madam Kristensen. I would like to urge the House to conduct this business with the utmost haste so that we may get to the next confidence vote."

[The Archipelago Territory]

Austin sits down, but he knows they need a speaker; and fast. “Due to the lack of a Speaker, I say we must act as quickly as possible and move into a voice vote. Please vote “Aye” or “Nay” on the nomination of Madam Kristensen. “Yes” and “No” will also be permitted. We must then elect a prime minister. The voting period shall last for 8 hours.”

[Thermodolia]

Karl Bergen took the stand as the self appointed acting speaker. “Since nobody else wants to be acting speaker I’ll take over as speaker until we have a new one. The floor is now open to nominations for speaker. All nominations must have at least one seconder.

Also I’m announcing my own candidacy for speaker”

Eliasson observed the goings-on with confusion. She wanted to say something, but was it within protocol? None the matter, she thought.

"Mr. Acting Speaker, if I might interpose to stop the current proceedings. I think it best that we resume focus on forming a government rather than miring ourselves in the selection of a speaker.

“This house must have a speaker that holds the confidence of this house. As acting speaker I do not hold this confidence. Therefore motion is denied.”

I have full confidence in your abilities to lead this house in selecting this nation's first Prime Minister—and I have no doubt my honorable colleagues feel the same.

“I request that the honorable member clarify their statements. Is this a seconding of my candidacy or not?”

“Mr. Speaker, respectfully, sir, due to your partisan affiliation, the fact that no one has seconded you yet, and we have a nonpartisan candidate winning the informal vote, can you step down to allow Mrs.Kristensen to take the role of acting speaker?”

“Nominations will continue like they always have. I will not turn this house into a dictatorship. Everyone in this chamber will get a chance to nominate themselves to this position. Motion denied.”

[Thermodolia]

Austin sits down, but he knows they need a speaker; and fast. “Due to the lack of a Speaker, I say we must act as quickly as possible and move into a voice vote. Please vote “Aye” or “Nay” on the nomination of Madam Kristensen. “Yes” and “No” will also be permitted. We must then elect a prime minister. The voting period shall last for 8 hours.”

“As acting speaker I request that the honorable member will withdraw their statements or be removed from the chamber for the next 24 hours”

[The Archipelago Territory]

“Mr. ‘Speaker’” Austin adds, saying the word speaker sarcastically, “respectfully, I do not recognize you as the speaker. You cannot merely walk up and declare yourself speaker, especially when the majority of the house has confidence in another candidate. If you’re the Acting speaker on the basis that we lack a speaker, then I’m the Acting Prime Minister on the basis that we do not have a prime minister. The house holds confidence in another candidate who is nonpartisan, and you, violating protocol, have decided to declare yourself the ‘speaker’ without a valid reason. Not one person in this parliament has seconded your motion to become speaker, nor has anyone voted for you. Instead, they hold confidence in another candidate, yet you refuse to step down.”

[The Archipelago Territory]

Austin sits down, but he knows they need a speaker; and fast. “Due to the lack of a Speaker, I say we must act as quickly as possible and move into a voice vote. Please vote “Aye” or “Nay” on the nomination of Madam Kristensen. “Yes” and “No” will also be permitted. We must then elect a prime minister. The voting period shall last for 8 hours.”

“As acting speaker I request that the honorable member will withdraw their statements or be removed from the chamber for the next 24 hours”

“I withdraw my statements, and apologize for them, yet refuse to recognize you as the honorable speaker. You are establishing a dictatorship. The majority of parliament stands against this. You have no protocol or documents establishing yourself as the speaker.”

[The Archipelago Territory]

“I rise to the point of order and parliamentary procedure and to appeal the decision of the ‘chair’”

[Thermodolia]

“Mr. ‘Speaker’” Austin adds, saying the word speaker sarcastically, “respectfully, I do not recognize you as the speaker. You cannot merely walk up and declare yourself speaker, especially when the majority of the house has confidence in another candidate. If you’re the Acting speaker on the basis that we lack a speaker, then I’m the Acting Prime Minister on the basis that we do not have a prime minister. The house holds confidence in another candidate who is nonpartisan, and you, violating protocol, have decided to declare yourself the ‘speaker’ without a valid reason. Not one person in this parliament has seconded your motion to become speaker, nor has anyone voted for you. Instead, they hold confidence in another candidate, yet you refuse to step down.”

“Order! Order!

Nominations are open for 24 hours from the point I declared them open. I will not close them until that time has passed as protocol dictates. Even if I withdrew my candidacy the nominations with still be open until that period of time is over!

Furthermore you have seen fit to not only refuse to respect the political process but have attempted a coup. You are hear-by removed from this chamber for the next 24 hours, I’ll make it 48 if you try anything funny.”