The senate has decided on a series of constitution amendment matters, the highlights being the approval of independent candidature and the removal of lawmaking power from the executive.
Below are details of how the lawmakers voted on the various subheadings.
Immunity for legislators for Acts in Course of Duty
Yes: 93
No: 1
Abstain: 0— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) July 26, 2017
Bill 14: Independent Candidacy
Yes: 82
No: 5
Abstain: 3— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) July 26, 2017
#ConstitutionReview
Yes: 49
Bill 11c: 35% affirmative action for women as ministers
No: 43
Abstain: 2— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) July 26, 2017
#ConstitutionReview
Bill 11f: 35% Affirmative action for women as States Commissioners
Yes: 61
No: 35
Abstain: 0— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) July 26, 2017
Bill 25: Removal of law making power from Executive Arm.
Yes: 89
No: 3
Abstain: 0
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