Mandatory Religious Instruction Act of 2005
Proposed by Catholic Nationalist
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
2 Oct 2008
Voting closes
2 Oct 2008
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Mandatory religious instruction ensures all students receive foundational moral and ethical education, fostering shared values and social cohesion.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Religious Education in Schools |
Optional religious classes
|
Mandatory religious instruction
|
1
Religious Education in SchoolsPrevious law
Optional religious classes
Mandatory religious instruction
Timeline
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Draft20 August 2005
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Vote Open2 October 2008
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Vote Closed2 October 2008
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Did Not Become Law2 October 2008
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
Failed
0Yes
0No
100Not voted
100 seats
For: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 100
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
House of Representatives
Failed
0Yes
0No
435Not voted
435 seats
For: 0 / 435 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 435
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
Presidency
Passed
0Yes
0No
1Not voted
1 seat
For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)