{"id":264381,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/264381/?format=json","text_counter":239,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mr. Deputy Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Order! Hon. Members, it is the presumption of the Chair that you are versed with the rules of the House when it comes to a Constitutional Bill. Standing Order No.68 (1) states as follows:- “In every instance where the Constitution lays down that a fixed majority is necessary to decide any question, the House shall not proceed to a division on that Question unless and until a number of Members equivalent to such fixed majority is present at the time for directing the division.” Two thirds is 148 hon. Members who have to be in the House. So, the Chair is now directing that the Division Bell be rang for five minutes after which a head count will be undertaken. We will only proceed to a Division if that requisite number is in the House. Ring the Division Bell."}