60% solution defeated

Canadian General Synod has defeated a resolution that would call for 60% to pass the resolutions on same sex blessings.

This means that the resolutions will be passed or defeated by a simple majority.

Resolution #186 "That this General Synod resolves that the blessing of same-sex unions is consistent with the core doctrine of The Anglican Church of Canada" is under discussion and will be voted on Sunday.

Resolutions of General Synod are found here

News of General Synod here

Posted by Ann Fontaine on June 23, 2007 9:18 PM | |
Comments (1)

Praise the Lord. If you can't find a simple majority to adopt a 3/5 rule, you probably can't find a simple majority to stop the resolution the 3/5 rule is meant to stifle.

Posted by Bill Carroll [TypeKey Profile Page] | June 23, 2007 10:33 PM

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