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    "id": 1113118,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiminini, FORD - K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Chris Wamalwa",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I have been in this House enough times to know that this is a House of procedure and traditions. On the issue of whether the Speaker can change the decision of the House, the answer is no. You have no vote. In case you change it, that is tantamount to gross misconduct and can be grounds for impeachment. The only person who can change the decision of the House is the President under Article 115 of the Constitution on Presidential Assent and Referral, and he must give justification. Article 119 of the Constitution is clear that anybody can petition the House which can then repeal or amend. When a report comes to the Floor of the House, it is not automatic that an amendment will carry the day unless justification has been given. From procedure and traditions, we have clearly seen that for any amendment to come to the House, you must append your signature for approval. It is for this House to veto whatever decision is made. I remember that in the last Parliament when I was in the Select Committee on Appointments, we said that Phyllis Kandie was not fit for office at that time. A certain Mheshimiwa brought an amendment. I think it was Hon. Millie or the father of the House. At that time, whatever decision was made carried the day. So, it goes without saying that at a time like this, it is the House that makes the decision. Hon. Speaker, you have no right at all to amend even a comma. It is this House to make the decision. I thank you."
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