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casting vote
The deciding vote accorded to the Speaker (or, in committee, to the chairman) in the event of a tie. The Speaker or chairman may vote only in order to avoid a deadlock, and traditionally votes so as to keep the issue before the House or the committee.
See also: responsible government , party discipline , officer of the House , referral (to a committee). , division (on) |
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Dictionary of Parliamentary Procedure INDEX:List of Terms: Terms beginning with "A", Page 1 |
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1 A: Page 1 of 1. |
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