SR 114-25: Proxy Vote Resolution (Amendment Vote)

[Senator Spiral]

Aye

[Senator Spiral]

My approach on this matter is simple: Senator Yankee personally delegated the right for proxy representation to Senator West_Midlander. This was not issued by the PPT or by another individual who would be more distant from Yankee's actual thoughts, wishes, and feelings. The move conveys a high level of trust in WM's ability to carry out the appropriate voting intentions in a reasonable manner. Otherwise, a different Senator could have been named. "A reasonable manner" is how we base much of our successfully implemented legislation (and legal interpretations) when it comes to people's abilities and conduct, I'll add.

As someone who has personally worked with Yankee in the Senate on and off for nearly a decade, the currently declared proxy votes are highly accurate with reflecting his overall history and stances. WM has been taking great care to align them with where Yankee would likely and reasonably fall, including adding justifications in his posts beyond what is required of him. Unless that all should suddenly change, I hold strong faith in WM continuing to execute this proxy role. This is what my old friend Yankee would want. Now I hope that the Senate can formalize this procedure so we may be done with it all.

[Senator Spiral]

Nay

[Senator Spiral]

Aye

[Senator Spiral]

Bumping this bill so the final vote may proceed soon.

[Senator Spiral]

Aye