Proportional Representation Amendment

[JohnFKennedy]

That is an interesting idea actually Stevennick, I will think on it.

[JohnFKennedy]

That is an interesting idea actually Stevennick, I will think on it.

It actually wasn't my idea, to give credit where credit is due.  I think it was Brambila who suggested it on a different thread.

Ah, well, Brambila, this is a good idea.

I will sleep on it and then make a speech in favour or against, it is an interesting concept and one I could get on board with.

[JohnFKennedy]

If a region has 60 voters, then won't they send 10 senators of the same party?

Nope, I believe proportional representation means say:

UAC: 30%
Democrats: 30%
Republicans: 20%
UL : 20%

That would mean the Senators they send would be as follows:

UAC: 3
Democrats: 3
Republicans: 2
UL: 2

They are allocated proportionally by their percentage of the vote.

[JohnFKennedy]

I don't think the amendment as written says that at all, JFK.  The point made by Harry is valid- the majority party in a region is likely to control most/all of the Senate seats.

I was merely going on how Proportional Representation works, however, there is normally a threshold of say 15% in order to be able to earn a seat.

[JohnFKennedy]

As there has been no activity on this amendment for 10 days, I hereby apply a legislative freeze upon the amendment while other bills are considered and voted upon. After one month the amendment shall be reconsidered and either return to debate or removed from the Senate floor unless the Senator who proposed this wants to withdraw it himself before then.

[JohnFKennedy]

I wish to withdraw the amendment from consideration before the senate.

Thank you Senator Stevennick. That is one down, now three left to go.