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Dictionary of Parliamentary ProcedureDictionary of Parliamentary Procedure
An arrangement whereby two Members on opposite sides of the House agree not to vote for a specific period of time. The arrangement, which permits Members to be absent on other business, is worked out either by the respective Whips or by the Members themselves.Compare: abstention; Register of Paired Members.

 

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abstention
abstract motion
acclamation
Act of Parliam...Acting Speaker
address
Address in Rep...adjournment of...adjournment of...
adjournment pr...Administrator ...admonition
affirmative re...agenda
aids
allotted day
amending Act
amendment
ancillary moti...appeal a decis...appropriation
appropriation ...Assistant Depu...Associate Memb...
Auditor Genera...

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