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    "content": "the pecking order of the Government. One of the Members of the National Assembly had introduced an amendment to the County Governments Act that tried to defeat either the concurrence or otherwise of a Bill that emanated from the Senate. I believe the Senate had communicated the same to them. This Senate had asked for their concurrence as per the Constitution. I have no reason to doubt that the Bill was not received by the Speaker of the National Assembly but the direction I want to seek from the Chair is why the National Assembly has continued to introduce similar amendments in total disregard of the Bill that emanated from this Senate. I recall that even as the debate progressed, there was an inference to the fact that another Bill would be introduced that stipulates the pecking order of the Government. I know that the Leader of Majority and the Leader of Minority have closed ranks with the National Assembly on matters that are of common interest but I think it is important for us to continue to assert the mandate of this Senate. I rose on this point order despite this very important Motion because I felt slighted as a Senator and wondered why the National Assembly continues to disregard the mandate of this Senate. The National Assembly is being contemptuous of the Senate. Therefore, it is important for this Senate to assert itself and the Speaker’s Office to give direction as to how we need to move forward particularly with matters of law making. I find it unacceptable and an affront to our mandate as a Senate."
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