Support for Atlasia's Soldiers Bill

[Emsworth]

Second is that it has been 24 hours with no debate on my amendment, can we have a vote? (Yes they have said they agree but that's not really debate)

Hmm, I think I'll count that as debate, keeping in line with my previous policy. It will allow others who have disagreements ample opportunity to express them.

[MasterJedi]

Second is that it has been 24 hours with no debate on my amendment, can we have a vote? (Yes they have said they agree but that's not really debate)

Hmm, I think I'll count that as debate, keeping in line with my previous policy. It will allow others who have disagreements ample opportunity to express them.

Oh all right if you must make us wait an extra 38 minutes and 11 seconds.

[Emsworth]

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The question is on the above amendment. All those in favor, say Aye; those opposed, say No.

[MasterJedi]

Anyway Section 3 really needs to go and I found a better way to phrase my amendment:

Section 3 is hereby stricken from the bill.

The question is on the above amendment. All those in favor, say Aye; those opposed, say No.

No, not that one I chucked that one out, the new one is on this page even.

[Emsworth]

No, not that one I chucked that one out, the new one is on this page even.

Corrected.

[MasterJedi]

Aye

[True Democrat]

Aye

[Defarge]

Aye

[Ebowed]

Yea

[DanielX]

Abstain. I don't like either one.

[PBrunsel]

Aye

[Emsworth]

With five ayes and an abstention, the amendment is passed.

[MasterJedi]

With over 24 hours and no debate on DanielX's amendment could we get a vote on that as well?

[Emsworth]

With over 24 hours and no debate on DanielX's amendment could we get a vote on that as well?

Time for debate on one amendment starts when time for debate on the previous amendment ends.

[Q]

Aye, of course, on Senator MasterJedi's amendment.

(for the record)

[Emsworth]

I propose an amendment:

The bill shall hereby be re-written as follows:

Support for Atlasia's Soldiers Bill

Section 1 - Pay for Armed Forces Personnel
An increase in annual pay of $2,000 for all active duty military personnel and reserve and National Guard personnel serving in a zone of special danger at any time during the fiscal year.

Section 2 - Funding
The funds for the above salary increases shall be derived from the budget of the Defense Department.

Section 3 - Definition of a Zone of Special Danger
A zone of special danger shall be defined as an area where there is a significant amount of active combat, in which the risk to military personnel is substantially above the norm.

The question is on the above amendment. All those in favor, say Aye; those opposed, say No.

[Ebowed]

Nay

[PBrunsel]

Aye

[Q]

I propose an amendment:

The bill shall hereby be re-written

Calling this an "amendment" would be generous.  It's basically another bill to replace mine.

Thus Nay.

[MasterJedi]

Nay

[DanielX]

Aye

[Defarge]

Echo what Senator Q said.

Nay

[Gabu]

Abstain.

[MasterJedi]

Bump for other Senators.

[True Democrat]

Nay