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Record 1 2011-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Parliamentary Language
DEF

The matter before the House or a committee, about which a decision must be made.

OBS

When the House appears ready to come to a decision, the Speaker asks if the House is "ready for the question".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire parlementaire
DEF

Le sujet dont la Chambre (ou l'un de ses comités) est saisie et sur lequel une décision doit être prise.

OBS

Quand la Chambre semble prête à prendre une décision, le Président demande si « la Chambre est prête à se prononcer ».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Lenguaje parlamentario
DEF

Asunto presentado ante la Cámara (o una de sus comisiones), sobre el cual ésta debe tomar una decisión.

OBS

Cuando la Cámara parece preparada para tomar una decisión, el Presidente pregunta "si la Cámara está lista para pronunciarse".

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