“We respectfully abstain”
Faith School Funding Amendment of 2021
Rationale
Preserving existing state-funded faith schools maintains parental choice and religious education without new public spending.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State-Funded Faith Schools |
State funds secular schools only
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Permit existing state-funded faith schools
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State-Funded Faith SchoolsProposer
Party
ALAYON
ALAYON builds a future where order and opportunity rise together, forging a nation of strength and vision.
Core pillars
Léo Girard
Chancellor of the exchequer · Age 47
Léo Girard, a fiery orator with a working-class upbringing, uses his street-smart instincts and idealistic vision to rally crowds and challenge the status quo with passionate, principled speeches.
Timeline
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Draft23 August 2021
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Vote Open23 August 2021
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Vote Closed22 October 2021
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Did Not Become Law22 October 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 35 / 348 seats (10.1%)
Against: 101 · Abstained: 70 · Not voted: 142
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON Proposer | 35 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement | 101 | No | The Green-Left Movement opposes this amendment because public education funding should prioritize inclusive, secular schools that serve every child equally. We respect freedom of belief and parental choice, but public resources should strengthen a unified education system rather than institutionalise religious divisions. |
| National Front | 70 | Abstain | We respectfully abstain |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 54 / 577 seats (9.4%)
Against: 213 · Abstained: 74 · Not voted: 236
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON Proposer | 54 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement | 213 | No | The Green-Left Movement opposes this amendment because public education funding should prioritize inclusive, secular schools that serve every child equally. We respect freedom of belief and parental choice, but public resources should strengthen a unified education system rather than institutionalise religious divisions. |
| National Front | 74 | Abstain | We respectfully abstain |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green-left Movement | 1 | No | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“The Green-Left Movement opposes this amendment because public education funding should prioritize inclusive, secular schools that serve every child equally. We respect freedom of belief and parental choice, but public resources should strengthen a unified education system rather than institutionalise religious divisions.”