Liberal motion on statements by members is defeated

A proposed reform is set aside in favour of standing

<p>The Peace Tower is seen in Ottawa, Friday September 25, 2009. Adrian Wyld/TCPI/The Canadian Press</p>

Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press

With the vote breaking along party lines—Liberals and New Democrats in favour, Conservatives opposed—the Liberal proposal to amend the standing order related to statements by members was defeated this evening by a vote of 150-96