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

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: All those opposed to the motion, please say “nay.”

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: All those in favour of the motion, please say “yea.”

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

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: I believe the “yeas” have it.

I see two senators rising.

And two honourable senators having risen:

The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Honourable senators, it is now almost six o’clock, and pursuant to Rule 3-3(1), I am obliged to leave the chair until eight o’clock, when we shall resume — unless it is your wish, honourable senators, to not see the clock.

Is it agreed to not see the clock? Consent is denied.

[Translation]

Accordingly, honourable senators, leave not having been granted, the sitting is suspended and I will leave the chair until eight o’clock.

(The sitting of the Senate was suspended.)

[English]

(The sitting of the Senate was resumed.)

On the Order:

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Manning, seconded by the Honourable Senator Batters, for the second reading of Bill S-249, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy for the prevention of intimate partner violence.

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