The Hon. the Speaker: Is leave granted, honourable senators?

The Hon. the Speaker: All those senators seated in the chamber who are opposed to the motion will please say “nay.”

The Hon. the Speaker: I hear a “no.” All those senators seated in the chamber who are in favour of the motion will please say “yea.”

The Hon. the Speaker: If you are opposed to the motion, please say “no.”

The Hon. the Speaker: In my opinion the nays have it. I see two senators rising.

And two honourable senators having risen:

The Hon. the Speaker: Are senators ready for the question?

The Hon. the Speaker: On debate on the amendment, Senator Gold.

The Hon. the Speaker: Senator Downe, I know we have broad leeway when asking questions, and I will continue to adhere to that, but I’m sure your supplementary will have some nexus to the debate on the amendment.

The Hon. the Speaker: Is leave granted, honourable senators?

The Hon. the Speaker: Is it your pleasure, honourable senators, to adopt the motion?

The Hon. the Speaker: The vote will take place at 11:50.

Call in the senators.

(1150)

Motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Seidman negatived on the following division:

The Hon. the Speaker: Do we have agreement on a bell?