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    "id": 1216127,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Veronica Maina",
    "speaker_title": "The Temporary Speaker",
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    "content": " He has already finished. So, I am sure now he has left the Floor. I want to make a short ruling on this issue; the point of order that has been raised by the Majority Whip. I have noted the use of the word ‘cat-walk’ and meetings in Java House cafés. It will be unsafe to assume that people are sitting in Java House cafés or cat-walking. I will not be quick to assign their absence to meetings being held in Java House cafés or cat- walks. Of concern is the absence of Senators, especially those in top leadership from across the divide. It would be important for every Senator to prioritise the business of the House within their schedule. I know there are committees and their programmes which ideally should be assigned time within the schedule of the business of the Senate. However, I am also aware that the Clerk’s Office ensures that committees are not conflicting with the business of the House.The business of the House should be prioritised. Unless it is very important, committee business should not conflict with the House business schedule. I have also noted with concern, the use of delegations to vote when the head of the delegation is unavailable. We encourage Senators to use their delegations. The head of delegation must assign another Senator from that county, who may be available to vote to ensure that the function of the House is not crippled or suspended due to quorum matters. It is important to note that the point of order raises a serious concern from the Majority Whip and that Senators should take the business of the House seriously. If a Senator is boycotting a sitting, the sensible and reasonable thing to do is to give notice of that boycott. That way, it will be understood that the boycott from that Senator is official."
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